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John Watkins (Currently the oldest living test cricketer)

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Like before him, the previous two (Norman Gordon & Lindsay Tuckett) were South African and fast bowlers too.

John Watkins | South Africa Cricket | Cricket Players and Officials | ESPNcricinfo

Article done by Luke Alfred a year ago and still going strong it seems.

'You just can't take things too seriously' - ESPNcricinfo

https://www.news24.com/Archives/Witness/Watkins-laughs-his-way-into-the-nineties-20150430



SA tour to Australia 1952-53



Back Row : Hugh Tayfield, John Watkins , Anton Murray, Micky Melle
Middle row : Ken Funston, Headley Keith, Eric Norton, Gerald Innes, Eddie Fuller
Bottom Row : Johnny Waite, Percy Mansell, Jack Cheetham (c), Ken Viljoen (Manager & 27 SA test caps), Jackie McGlew (vc), Russell Endean, Roy McLean

Obviously got Miller & Benaud here. But maybe someone will like to complete the names.

 

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