Born in Ronaldo's hometown, ex-Australia cricketer to lead Portugal's T20 WC bid
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.
Portugal cricket's Moises Henriques, born in Madeira, Cristiano Ronaldo's hometown, is set to lead the nation's T20 World Cup bid. The 37-year-old Australia all-rounder, who retired from domestic cricket but continues playing overseas, has been named captain for the T20 World Cup Europe Sub-Regional Qualifier C in Finland. Henriques, who played 24 T20Is, 16 ODIs, and four Tests for Australia, will lead a 14-member squad in the tournament.
Portugal, currently ranked 37th in ICC men's T20I rankings, will play against Israel, Germany, Greece, and Czechia in Group B from August 14 to 20. The winner of Group B will face the winner of Group A in the final on August 21.
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