50-year-old bowler has also been number one in Tests, Anderson at number five in oldest age

ICC Test Rankings, Oldest Bowler: England fast bowler James Anderson has secured the number one position in the ICC Test rankings. Anderson captured this rank by beating Indian spinner R Ashwin. Anderson has achieved the number one position in the Test rankings at the age of 40 years and 6 months. Anderson has come at number five in terms of becoming the oldest ICC number one bowler in Test cricket. Let us know the oldest bowler in Test cricket, who has been number one in the ICC rankings.

1 Brett Ironmonger (age 50 years 10 months)

In the history of Test cricket, the bowler aged 50 years and 10 months has also been at number one in the ICC Test rankings. This feat was done by former Australian left arm spinner Brett Ironmonger. Ironmonger became the oldest bowler to be number one in the ICC Test rankings. He achieved this position in 1933.

2 Clary Grimmett (Age 44 Years 2 Months)

Former Australian spinner Clarrie Grimmett became the number one bowler in the ICC Test rankings at the age of 44 years and 2 months. Clary achieved this feat in February 1936. Clary was the second oldest bowler to become number one in the ICC Test rankings.

3 Titch Freeman 41 (age 2 months)

Former England spin bowler Tich Freeman became the number one bowler in the ICC Test rankings at the age of 41 years and 4 months. Tich Freeman had made this special achievement in his name in July 1929. Tich Freeman was the third oldest bowler to become number one in the ICC Test rankings.

4 Sydney Barnes (age 40 years 9 months)

Former England fast bowler Sydney Barnes was number one in the ICC Test rankings in February 1914. At that time Sydney Barnes was 40 years and 9 months old.

5 James Anderson

England fast bowler James Anderson has recently become the number one bowler in the ICC Test rankings. Anderson achieved this feat after the Test match played against New Zealand. Anderson also achieved this position in February like many other bowlers.

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