The England quick took just two balls to scalp out the first Australia wicket, sending back debutant Jake Weatherald for a duck on his Test debut. The frantic opening day saw 11 wickets fall by tea with Australia trailing by 157 runs and Steve Smith on crease along with Marnus Labuschagne.

Ashes 2025-26: Balance lost, awkward fall and decision is out - Archer owns Weatherald on debut - WATCH

As 31-year-old Australian cricketer Jake Weatherald prepares to make his debut in the first Ashes Test on Friday (Nov 21), let’s take a look at the five oldest players to make their Test debut since 2000.

5 oldest debutants in Test cricket since 2000: No Indian makes the cut

Weatherald has been grinding in domestic cricket like Hussey and has been given a call-up at a time when an opening position has become a revolving door in Test cricket. Overall, Weatherald has played 76 First Class matches, scoring 5,269 runs at an average of 37 with 13 tons and 26 fifties.

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Ashes 2025-26: Balance lost, awkward fall and decision is out - Archer owns Weatherald on debut - WATCH

5 oldest debutants in Test cricket since 2000: No Indian makes the cut

Jake Weatherald - AUS give 31-year-old maiden Test call up like Hussey in 2005