Moisés Constantino Henriques (born 1 February 1987) is an Australian international cricketer. An all-rounder, he plays for the Australian national side, the New South Wales state team in domestic cricket, and the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League.
Personal and career facts
| Full name | Moisés Constantino Henriques |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | MO-ses hen-REE-kez |
| Date of birth | 1 February 1987 |
| Place of birth | Portugal |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Role | All-rounder |
| National side | Australia |
| Domestic side | New South Wales |
| Twenty20 franchise | Sydney Sixers |
Background
Henriques was born in Portugal on 1 February 1987 and went on to represent Australia at international level. He is the first cricketer born in Portugal to play for Australia in an international match, a distinction that reflects the broader role of migration in shaping Australian cricket.
Career
As an all-rounder, Henriques contributes with both bat and ball. At domestic level he is associated with New South Wales, one of the leading sides in Australian first-class and limited-overs cricket. In the Twenty20 format, he plays for the Sydney Sixers, a franchise based in Sydney that competes in the Big Bash League.
Significance
Henriques's selection for Australia gave him the unique status of being the first Portugal-born cricketer to appear in an international match for the country, marking a notable footnote in the history of Australian international cricket.
Related topics
- Australia national cricket team
- New South Wales cricket team
- Sydney Sixers
- Big Bash League
- Cricket in Australia
References
- Moises Henriques – English Wikipedia
- Wikidata item:
Q3288799