Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Date of Birth | 01/02/1987 |
| Age | 39 years |
| Birthplace | Funchal, Madeira, Portugal |
Latest News about Moises Henriques
12/08/2026
Henriques was named captain of Portugal for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Europe Sub-Regional Qualifier C in Finland. The appointment came after his switch from Australia, and he was set to lead Portugal in their bid to qualify for the T20 World Cup for the first time.
30/06/2026
Moises Henriques announced that he would switch his international allegiance from Australia to Portugal for the 2026 T20 World Cup Europe Qualifiers. He had retired from first-class cricket in March 2025 and aimed to help Portugal progress toward qualification for the 2028 T20 World Cup.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Moisés Constantino Henriques |
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| Nickname(s) | Mozzie, Moey |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 188 cm |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Batting Style | Right Handed Bat |
| Bowling Style | Right-Arm Medium |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Endeavour Sports High School |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Hobbies | Playing golf |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 11/08/2018 |
| Marriage Place | Newell Beach, Queensland, Australia |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Krista Thomas (Radio News Presenter) |
| Wife | Krista Thomas |
| Children | 1 |
Family
| Father | Alvaro Henriques (former Portuguese footballer) |
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| Mother | Anabela Henriques |
| Siblings | 2 |
Career
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| Jersey Number | #21 (Australia), #5 (Sunrisers Hyderabad) | ||||||
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| Career Turning Point | Consistency with both the bat and the ball in first-class format got Henriques a chance to represent Australia at the International level | ||||||
| International Career Update | Announced retirement from first-class cricket in March 2025 and switched international allegiance from Australia to Portugal for the 2026 T20 World Cup Europe Qualifiers |
Favourites
| Cricketer | Jacques Kallis |
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| Sport | Rugby |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/mozzie21/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Moises Henriques was born in Portugal to a Portuguese professional footballer but moved to Australia at the age of one. | |
| 2. As a child, Henriques aspired to be a fast bowler, but he transitioned to being a seamer after multiple injuries. | |
| 3. While his playing style is often likened to Shane Watson, Henriques looks up to Jacques Kallis as his role model. | |
| 4. Endeavour School in Sydney renamed a field in honor of Henriques, an esteemed alumnus, with a special gateway erected at the entrance. | |
| 5. In 2004, Henriques was awarded the first Rexona Australian Youth Cricket Scholarship with support from Ricky Ponting. | |
| 6. For the 2009 IPL season, he was signed by the Kolkata Knight Riders for $300,000. | |
| 7. In 2010, he was traded to Delhi Daredevils in a swap deal involving Manoj Tiwary. | |
| 8. Henriques was selected for the Australian test team squad in February 2013, becoming the second Portuguese-origin player after Dick Westcott. | |
| 9. Sunrisers Hyderabad acquired Henriques for $166,000 in 2014, and he has been retained by the team since then. |