30 years 315 days- 5 batsmen in Test history who played more than 50 matches and had the longest career

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Tezzbuzz|17-07-2024

England's legendary fast bowler James Anderson retired from this format after the conclusion of the first Test match played against West Indies at Lord's. Anderson, who played 188 Test matches, had a Test career of 21 years and 51 days. Let's know about those 5 players who have played at least 50 Tests and had the longest career.

Wilfred Rhodes

Former England all-rounder Wilfred Rhodes had the longest career in Test cricket, 30 years and 315 days. He made his Test debut against Australia in Nottingham on 1 June 1899 and played his last match against West Indies in Kingston in April 1930. Rhodes scored 2325 runs in 58 Tests for England, including 2 centuries and 11 half-centuries. Apart from this, he took 127 wickets in bowling.

Frank Woolley

Former England all-rounder Frank Woolley's Test career lasted 25 years and 13 days. He made his debut against Australia at The Oval on 9 August 1909 and played his last Test on this ground against Australia in August 1934. He scored 3283 runs in 64 Tests of his career, including 5 centuries and 23 half-centuries. Apart from this, he also took 83 wickets in bowling.

Sachin Tendulkar

Former Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar is at third place in this list. His Test career was of 24 years and 1 day. He made his debut against Pakistan in Karachi on 15 November 1989 and played his last Test against West Indies in November 2013 at Wankhede Stadium. Tendulkar, the only player to play 200 Test matches, scored the most runs, 15921, including 51 centuries and 68 half-centuries. He also took 46 wickets in his bowling.

Jack Hobbs

Former England batsman Jack Hobbs' Test career was 22 years and 233 days. He made his debut against Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground on 1 January 1908 and played his last Test against Australia at The Oval in August 1930. In the 61 Tests he played in his career, he scored 5410 runs, including 15 centuries and 28 half-centuries. He also took one wicket in bowling.

Sid Gregory

Former England batsman Syd Gregory's Test career lasted 22 years and 32 days. He made his debut against England at Lord's on 21 July 1890 and played his last Test against England at The Oval Stadium in August 1912. Gregory scored 2282 runs in 58 Tests played in his career, including 4 centuries and 8 half-centuries.

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