{
  "id": 567847,
  "title": "Born in Ronaldo's hometown, ex-Australia cricketer to lead Portugal's T20 WC bid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/born-in-ronaldos-hometown-ex-australia-cricketer-to-lead-portugals",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-11T12:49:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/born-in-cristiano-ronaldos-hometown-former-australia-cricketer-to-lead-portugals-t20-world-cup-bid/articleshow/133152078.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}