Top 9 Test playing nations and their oldest active Test cricketers

#3 Hasim Amla - South Africa - 35 years and 208 days

Hashim Amla with his off-side drive is just a treat to watch

Regarded as the greatest modern-day batsman in terms of technique, Hashim Amla is a South African cricketer who has been playing the lead role for his nation in the Test format. Hashim Amla has mastered his art of playing the off-side punch, scoring majority of the runs in that area. He is a right-handed batsman and can even bowl some off-spin.

He made his Test debut against India in the year 2004 as the 295th player for South Africa to play Test cricket. So, far he is the highest individual run scorer for South Africa in this format. Amla played his best innings against England at Oval in 2012 as he scored the triple century in that match. Amla is the oldest Test cricketer for South Africa who is still playing this format.