Born in Ronaldo's hometown, ex-Australia cricketer to lead Portugal's T20 WC bid
Former Australian all-rounder Moises Henriques will captain Portugal's cricket team in their bid to qualify for the T20 World Cup. Henriques, born in Madeira, became eligible to represent Portugal after a three-year cooling-off period and will lead the squad in the Europe Sub-Regional Qualifier C in Finland. This move follows his retirement from Australian domestic cricket.
Why it matters
This marks a significant development for Portuguese cricket, bringing a high-profile former international player to lead their national team, potentially boosting their chances and the sport's profile in the country. It also highlights the growing trend of players representing nations based on heritage after fulfilling eligibility criteria.
Former Australia all-rounder Moises Henriques will captain Portugal as they attempt to qualify for the T20 World Cup for the first time.Henriques, who played four Tests, 16 ODIs and 24 T20Is for Australia, will lead Portugal's 14-member squad at the T20 World Cup Europe Sub-Regional Qualifier C in Finland.The Portuguese Cricket Federation announced the squad on Tuesday, with Henriques named captain. He was born in Madeira, the hometown of Portugal football captain Cristiano Ronaldo, before his family moved to Australia when he was a child.Henriques played 24 T20Is, 16 ODIs and four Tests for Australia. His last international appearance came in August 2021, when he played a T20I against Bangladesh.
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