Moises Henriques
Cricketer with Australian national team
Born
February 1st, 1987
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Born in Portugal and raised in Australia, this cricketer has played for the Australian national team in limited-overs formats. Debuted in One Day Internationals in 2013. Achieved significant success in domestic cricket, representing teams such as New South Wales and Sydney Sixers. Participated in the Indian Premier League with franchises including Kings XI Punjab. Contributed as both a batsman and a bowler throughout his career, showcasing versatility in the sport.
Represented Australia in ODIs and T20Is
Played for New South Wales in domestic competitions
Participated in IPL with Kings XI Punjab
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