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Former Australia All-Rounder Henriques to Captain Portugal in WC Qualifying
Former Australia all-rounder Moises Henriques will captain a 14-man Portugal squad seeking its first T20 World Cup berth.
- On Tuesday, Cricket Portugal announced former Australia all-rounder Moises Henriques will captain the 14-man squad for the T20 World Cup Europe Sub-Regional Qualifier C in Finland.
- Born in Madeira, the 39-year-old retired from Australian domestic cricket last year, capping an international career that included four Tests, 16 ODIs, and 24 T20Is.
- The squad features Bangladesh-born spinner Siraj Ullah Khadem, included on the Hundred auction longlist this year, and former Sussex, Auckland, and Wellington keeper-batter Craig Cachopa.
- Portugal faces Israel, Germany, Greece, and the Czech Republic in Group B starting August 14, with the group winner advancing to the final on August 21 at Kerava National Cricket Ground.
- Success in Finland secures a spot in the European regional final against Scotland, Jersey, and Denmark, with the top two teams progressing to the global qualifier for the 2028 T20 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
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Former Australia all-rounder Moises Henriques to lead Portugal in T20 World Cup 2028 qualification bid - The Tribune
Moises Henriques, who was born in Madeira (Portugal's autonomous region), represented Australia in four Tests, 16 ODIs and 24 T20Is, earning 44 international caps. His most recent appearance for Australia came in 2021.
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Former Australia all-rounder Moises Henriques to captain Portugal in T20 World Cup qualifying
Henriques, who played four tests, 16 one-day internationals and 24 T20s for Australia, will lead a 14-man Portugal squad at the T20 World Cup Europe Sub-Regional Qualifier C in Finland.
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Australian all-rounder Moises Henriques will now be seen shaping Portugal's fortunes in the T20 World Cup qualifiers in 2028. Portugal has announced its new cricket team, making a big splash on the international stage.
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