Shakib Al Hasan change into the oldest Bangladeshi cricketer to play in a Take a look at match when he stepped onto the field on Day 3 of the Tigers’ first Take a look at in opposition to India in Chennai at present time.
At 37 years and 181 days outdated, Shakib surpassed veteran left-arm spinner Mohammad Rafique, who was as soon as 37 years and 180 days when he performed his final Take a look at in opposition to South Africa in Chattogram in 2008.
Within the broader cricketing world, England’s Wilfred Rhodes remains the oldest player to feature in a Take a look at, preserving the anecdote at 52 years and 165 days when he performed his remaining match in opposition to the West Indies in Kingston in 1930. Rhodes additionally holds the anecdote for the longest Take a look at occupation, spanning 30 years and 315 days.
As for the most up-to-date match in Chennai, Bangladesh continues to fight as India’s overnight batters, Rishabh Pant (25* off 39) and Shubman Gill (39* off 74), started Day 3 strongly. India has reached 100 for 3 after 29 overs, extending their consequence in 327 runs.
