5 oldest players to take 10 wicket haul in Tests

#3 Alfred Freeman (41 years 71 days) vs South Africa at Old Trafford, 1929

He played only 12 Test matches in his career but Alfred ‘Tich’ Freeman was regarded as one of the finest leg-spinners in England at the time. He was particularly well known for his ability to deceive batsmen with his turn and was also known to bowl a superbly well disguised googly. Last but certainly not the least, he had the stamina to bowl long spells and hence, it does not come as a surprise that Freeman picked up a 12 wicket haul at the age of 41 years and 71 days.

England had declared at 427 for 7 in their first innings at Old Trafford and then it was left to Freeman as he led the rout of the visiting South Africans. He returned figures of 7 for 71 in the first innings and 5 for 100 in the second innings as South Africa were routed by an innings and 32 runs.