2024-09-01 09:31:27
New Delhi: Nowadays cricketers start thinking about retirement after crossing the age of 35. Most of the players who play all three formats often retire from T20 cricket and continue playing ODIs and Tests. After some time they say goodbye to ODIs and play Tests again. However, all this also does not last long. Players decide to retire from all three formats after reaching around 40 or after crossing 40. But today we are going to tell you about the 5 oldest cricketers who played Test cricket. You may also be surprised to know their age. Let us know about them in detail.
James Sutherton (49 years, 139 days)
England’s James Sutherton played his last Test match against Australia at the age of 49 years and 139 days. This Test match took place in Melbourne in 877.
George Gunn (50 years, 303 days)
England’s George Gunn played his last Test match at the age of 50 years and 303 days. He played this Test against West Indies in Kingston.
VG Grace (50 years, 320 days)
England’s VG Grace played his last Test match against Australia at Nottingham in 1899. At that time Grace was 50 years and 320 days old.
Hobart Ironmonger (50 years, 327 days)
In 1933, Australia’s Hobart Ironmonger played his last Test match in Sydney. He played this match against England. At that time he was 50 years and 327 days old.
Wilfred Rhodes (52 years, 165 days)
England’s Wilfred Rhodes played his last Test at the age of 52 years and 165 days. Rhodes played this Test match against West Indies in 1930. He is the oldest cricketer in Test cricket.