Oldest ever T20 World Cup player, Kaleem says he's not done yet

BENGALURU, Feb 12 (Reuters): Oman's Aamir Kaleem has become the oldest player ever to play in a Twenty20 World Cup, but the 44-year-old veteran insists he's far from finished and is determined to keep pushing for his country's success.
Kaleem achieved the milestone at 44 years and 81 days during Oman's eight-wicket loss to Zimbabwe on Monday in Sri Lanka, eclipsing former Hong Kong captain Ryan Campbell's record (44 years and 34 days) from the 2016 edition.
"Age is just a number because I can still compete at this level. I'm working very hard and the credit goes to my national team trainer and physio," Kaleem told Reuters on a video call.
The all-rounder, who made his international debut in 2015, got a late entry to the World Cup squad, replacing injured fast bowler Hassnain Shah. After spending two to three years mainly on the sidelines, consistent domestic performances earned him his World Cup spot.
"I am still hungry (to play)... I'm a strong believer in keeping myself fit at this age and doing my process," he said. While Oman boast experience with Mohammad Nadeem (43) as the tournament's second-oldest player, Kaleem believes associate nations need more exposure against the full-member nations.
Last year, Oman played only two T20 games against the test-playing teams India and Pakistan out of 15 matches.