Saturday 26 November 2016

Top 5 oldest players in Test history



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Top 5 oldest players in Test history

Can you name the oldest ever player to play a Test match?
Can you guess, how many Test players have played matches after crossing 50?

In the history of cricket, James Southerton of England is the 5th oldest player to play a Test match. Southerton played his last Test at the age of 49 years and 139 days, on 31st March 1877 against Australia at Melbourne.

Currently, George Gunn of England is the 4th oldest player in Tests.
Gunn played his last Test at the age of 50 years and 303 days, on 3rd April 1930 against West Indies at Kingston.

William Gilbert Grace of England is the 3rd oldest player in Tests.
Gilbert Grace played his last Test at the age of 50 years and 320 days, on 1st June 1899 against Australia at Nottingham.

Bert Ironmonger of Australia is the 2nd oldest player in Tests.
Ironmonger played his last Test at the age of 50 years and 327 days, on 23rd February 1933 against England at Sydney.

And, Wilfred Rhodes of England is the oldest player to play a Test match. Rhodes played his last Test at the age of 52 years and 165 days, on 3rd April 1930 against West Indies at Kingston.

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