A look at Australia's oldest double-centurions in Test cricket
What's the story
Senior opener Usman Khawaja powered Australia with an incredible double-century against Sri Lanka in the ongoing 1st Test in Galle. Khawaja hammered a 352-ball 232 as Australia declared their innings (654/6). The left-handed batter, who also added a 266-run stand with Steve Smith, is now the third-oldest Australian with a double-century in the format. Have a look at this list.
#1
Donald Bradman: 39y 149d
The greatest name in cricket history, Donald Bradman tops this list. He slammed a double-century against India in the 1947/48 Adelaide Test. The Aussie veteran was 39 years and 149 days old at that time. Skipper Bradman's heroics (201 off 296 balls) powered Australia to 674 in the first innings. They then bowled out India for 381 and 277 to win by an innings.
#2
Donald Bradman: 38y 108d
It is worth noting that Bradman occupies the second spot on this list. A year prior to Bradman's classic knock against India, he hammered England at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Bradman slammed 234 off 396 balls, paving the way for Australia's total of 659/8d. He was 38 years adn 108 days at that time. Australia later won by an innings and 33 runs.
#3
Usman Khawaja: 38y 42d
In the ongoing Galle Test, Khawaja has closed in on Bradman's long-standing record by scoring a double-century (38y 42d). As per Wisden, Khawaja became the oldest Australian to record a double-ton away from home. He surpassed Adam Voges, who scored 239 against New Zealand in 2016 (Wellington), aged 36 years and 131 days. Khawaja could break Bradman's record going forward.