5 oldest players to score a century in Tests

#2 45 years 151 days by Patsy Hendren against Australia at Manchester, 1934

Patsy Hendren hit 22 boundaries during the course of his 132

The former English batsman of Irish descent played in 51 Tests for the team from 1920 to 1935 and throughout his career, Patsy Hendren became known for his ability to enthral crowds with his attacking batsmanship. He was known for his powerful stroke-making, cutting and also the fearlessness with which he could play the hook shot against the fast bowlers.

In the 3rd Ashes Test in England, back in 1934, Hendren became the 2nd oldest cricketer to have ever scored a Test century, when he made 132 in the 1st innings at Manchester. He was 45 years and 151 days old and he hit as many as 22 boundaries during the course of his 132 at number 5. It was a run fest for England as they scored 627 batting first but the match eventually ended in a rather tame draw.