Australia's Test squad features oldest ever players in history
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 9:47 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Australia's Test squad for their upcoming match against South Africa has an average age of 34.59, marking it as the oldest in nearly a century. All eleven players in the squad are 30 or older, a first for the men's Test team. Pat Cummins, captaining the side, chose to bat after winning the toss at Kingsmead. The 18-man squad has only three members under 30, reflecting a reliance on seasoned players.
- •Australia's average squad age of 34.59 ranks as the seventh oldest of all time.
- •Five players are age 35 or older, including Steve Smith at 37.
- •Only three of the 18-man squad are under 30 years old.
- •Nic Maddinson returns to Test cricket after nearly ten years away.
- •Scott Boland, the oldest in the squad, is 37, while Cooper Connolly is the youngest at 23.
- 9:47 AMYahoo Sports — Australia cricket team players age: How old is Australia's current Test squad?
"Australia have an experienced Test squad, but their prime years may be coming to an end.
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