Moises Henriques

Cricketer with Australian national team

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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