Stats: Oldest captaincy debuts in Tests

The Australia cricket team during their tour of England, circa July 1921. Back row (left-right): Warren Bardsley, Jack Ryder, Stork Hendry, Jack Gregory, Edgar Mayne, Tommy Andrews, Sydney Smith (manager). Seated: Arthur MAiley, Edward McDonald, Herbie Collins, Warwick Armstrong (captain), Charlie Macartney, Hanson ‘Sammy’ Carter, Johnny Taylor. Sitting on the ground: Clarence Pellew and Bill Oldfield.

Here is a list of players who have made the oldest captaincy debuts in the history of Test cricket. Warren Bardsley made his debut as the Australian Test captain at an age of 43.

Note: Stats updated till 1st October, 2013.