Peter Stephen Patrick Handscomb (born 26 April 1991) is an Australian cricketer who plays domestic first-class cricket for the Victoria cricket team. A right-handed middle-order batsman who also keeps wicket on occasion, he has represented Australia across all three international formats: Test matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).
Key facts
| Full name | Peter Stephen Patrick Handscomb |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 26 April 1991 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Role | Middle-order batsman; occasional wicketkeeper |
| Domestic team | Victoria |
| Big Bash League team | Melbourne Stars |
| International formats | Test, ODI, T20I |
Background
Handscomb developed his cricket through the Australian domestic system and went on to represent Victoria in first-class and limited-overs competition. His ability to bat in the middle order and keep wickets when required has given him utility as a versatile selection across formats.
Career
Domestic cricket
Handscomb plays state cricket for Victoria. In Australia's domestic Twenty20 competition, the Big Bash League (BBL), he turns out for the Melbourne Stars.
International cricket
Handscomb has played for the Australia national cricket team in Tests, ODIs and T20Is, primarily as a middle-order batsman.
Playing style
Handscomb is recognised as a middle-order batsman who occasionally takes on wicketkeeping duties, providing his teams with flexibility in team composition.
Related topics
- Australia national cricket team
- Victoria cricket team
- Melbourne Stars
- Big Bash League
- Cricket in Australia
References
- Peter Handscomb – English Wikipedia
- Wikidata item: Q7174504