Moises Henriques debuts as captain for Portugal cricket

Moises Henriques Portugal cricket T20 World Cup qualification cricket captaincy

Former Australian all-rounder Moises Henriques has debuted as captain for the Portugal national cricket team. The 39-year-old, who represented Australia in various international formats between 2009 and 2021, has switched allegiance to his country of birth.

Henriques led Portugal to a 94-run victory over Israel in a T20 World Cup qualifying match. He expressed his ambition to lead the team to its first-ever men’s T20 World Cup, a goal he described as “nirvana,” noting the precedent set by Italy.

Addressing comparisons to Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo due to their shared birthplace in Madeira, Henriques maintained a modest stance, stating he would be satisfied with a bus stop in his honor rather than an airport.

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Moises Henriques · Portugal national cricket team

Sources

Henriques chases ‘nirvana’ with Portugal [www.thecricketpaper.com]

27 days ago

“I’m not sure I’m going to be getting an airport, but if I get a bus stop, I’ll be happy” - Moises Henriques on Cristiano Ronaldo comparisons [www.sportskeeda.com]

28 days ago