Who is the oldest player to play in a test match?

Test cricket is the longest format of cricket. Only the fittest cricketers can play test cricket. In the early 20th century there were only a few nations who played test cricket and among those nations, there were some players who represented their sides even when they were in their 40s. In the early 1900s, test cricket had rest days in between the matches. Do you know who was the oldest player to play in a test match?

Wilfred Rhodes

Wilfred Rhodes from England is the oldest player to play in a test match. In April 1930, Rhodes at the age of 52 years and 165 days played his final test match against West Indies at Kingston. It was the 4th test during England’s tour of the West Indies.

West Indies vs England, 4th Test, 1930

After winning the toss England elected to bat first. After batting 258.2 overs, England were all-out for 849 runs. Rhodes, batting at number 10 scored eight runs and remained not out. In the second innings, West Indies were bowled out for 286 runs, and left-arm off-spinner, Rhodes picked up the final wicket of the innings. Rhodes once again remained not out in the third innings after scoring 11 runs as England declared for 272/9. The match was drawn as West Indies scored 408 runs in the fourth innings for the loss of five wickets. Rhodes once again picked up just one wicket.

Oldest players in Tests

Here are the top 10 oldest players to play in a test match:

Player	Opposition	Age	Match date
Wilfred Rhodes (England)	West Indies	52 years 165 days	3rd April 1930
Herbert Ironmonger (Australia)	England	50 years 327 days	23rd February 1933
WG Grace (England)	Australia	50 years 320 days	1st June 1899
George Gunn (England)	West Indies	50 years 303 days	3rd April 1930
James Southerton (England)	Australia	49 years 139 days	31st Match 1877
Miran Bakhsh (Pakistan)	India	47 years 301 days	12th February 1955
Jack Hobbs (England)	Australia	47 years 249 days	16th August 1930
Frank Woolley (England)	Australia	47 years 87 days	18th August 1934
Don Blackie (Australia)	England	46 years 309 days	1st February 1929
Herbert Strudwick (England)	Australia	46 years 202 days	14th August 1926