Fitness matters a lot in the game of cricket. Once a player's fitness deteriorates, he is shown the way out of the team. Usually, most of the players take retirement at the age of 35 to 40 years. But there were some cricketers who played cricket even after crossing the age of 40. But have you ever wondered who was the longest-serving cricketer at the international level? If you do not know about them, then know today.

Wilfred Rhodes

The record of playing the longest age in international cricket is held by former England cricketer Wilfred Rhodes, who played cricket till the age of 52 years 165 days. He was an excellent all-rounder player.

Bert Ironmonger

Bert Ironmonger was an Australian cricketer, who is the second oldest cricketer. Bert played international cricket till the age of 50 years and 327 days. He was a left-arm spinner bowler.

William Grace

William Grace was an English-born cricketer who played international cricket until the age of 50 years 320 days and was the third oldest cricketer to play cricket.