Hussey, Hodge, Hogg and others – the 5 oldest players to hit a six in the BBL
Over the years, the Big Bash League (BBL) in Australia has been home to some of the best T20 players but also a competition where older legends of the game can compete on a reduced schedule.
The evolution of T20 cricket has made the need for leadership and a calm head essential for franchises to be successful in a format where tactical know-how is so important.
Shane Warne of Australia, Andrew Flintoff of England and Brendon McCullum of New Zealand are just some cricket legends who competed in the BBL at the latter stages of their career in a tournament where they could still compete against the best when their endurance wasn’t that of the relentless young guns.
The ultimate contest between bat and ball and the premier franchise tournament during the Australian summer, the league is an attractive option for a post-red ball career.
5. Shaun Marsh – 40 years, 173 days
Marsh has long been a force in Australian cricket having played all three formats for the national team as a valuable all-rounder.
At the age of 40 in 2023, Marsh smoked a maximum for the Melbourne Renegades as he signed off his illustrious career.
4. Michael Hussey – 40 years, 234 days
Renowned for his destructive batting, Hussey was a key player for his nation and earned legendary status in green at the Sydney Thunder.
Hussey smashed a six in the 2016 BBL campaign showing he had plenty of mileage left in the tank.
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3. Dan Christian – 41 years, 247 days
A BBL veteran who has played for four different franchises, Christian is still an active BBL player with his leadership and cricketing brain still in demand.
Currently playing for the Sydney Thunder having come out of retirement in 2025 due to an injury crisis, Christian struck a maximum showing he still has what it takes.
2. Brad Hogg – 42 years, 355 days
Known for his ability to bowl wicket-taking spin, Hogg made his name in the BBL as a canny limited-overs bowler.
He made his final BBL appearance at 46 and at nearly 43, Hogg shocked us all as he hit a massive six in 2014 for the Perth Scorchers.
1. Brad Hodge – 43 years, 24 days
At 43 years old, Hodge struck a BBL maximum as one of the most experienced players in the league for the Melbourne Renegades in 2017.
At the age of 42, Hodge was named in the team of the tournaments with his heroics further solidifying his credentials as one of the league’s longest-serving greats.