Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Date of Birth | 26/04/1991 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
Latest News about Peter Handscomb
Peter Handscomb will miss the entire 2026 Leicestershire season due to family obligations requiring him to stay in Australia, though he remains the club captain and has signed a contract extension to return in 2027. The 34-year-old Australian batter had previously led Leicestershire to the County Championship Division Two title in 2025, securing their return to the top division for the first time since 2003.
Peter Handscomb signed a new two-year contract with Leicestershire, extending his stay with the Foxes through the 2027 season. Despite the new deal, he missed the final three matches of the 2025 County Championship Division Two campaign to return to Australia and begin the domestic season with Victoria, where he serves as captain.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Peter Stephen Patrick Handscomb |
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| Nickname(s) | Pistol, Hank |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 183 cm |
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| Weight | 72 kg |
| Eye Color | Hazel Green |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Hobbies | Playing Tennis, Travelling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | April 2019 |
| Affair/Girlfriend | Sarah Ray |
| Wife/Spouse | Sarah Ray |
Family
| Spouse | Sarah Ray |
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Career
| International Debut |
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| Coach/Mentor | Not Known | ||||||
| Jersey Number | Test Cap No.-447 (Australia) | ||||||
| Domestic/State Teams |
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| Batting Style | Right-Handed Bat | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm medium | ||||||
| Nature on field | Calm | ||||||
| Likes to play against | South Africa | ||||||
| Favourite Shot | Pull | ||||||
| Records/Achievements (main ones) |
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| Career Turning Point | When he put up impressive performances for St. Kilda Cricket Club in the Victorian Premier League and the Leicestershire Second XI, he was awarded a contract with his home side, Victoria. |
Favourites
| Favourite Player | Ajinkya Rahane |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Peter Handscomb drinks alcohol. | |
| 2. Initially, he played tennis before switching to cricket. | |
| 3. Handscomb is of British descent with parents from England. | |
| 4. He also holds British citizenship. | |
| 5. In 2011, he played for Tring Park and Leicestershire in the Second XI Championship in England. | |
| 6. Currently, Handscomb plays for Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League. | |
| 7. During a 2017 Test Match against Bangladesh, he lost 4.5 kilograms due to hot and humid conditions, scoring 69 off 113 balls. | |
| 8. He is the current captain of the Victoria cricket team. | |
| 9. He has played as an occasional wicket-keeper. | |
| 10. Sheffield Shield debut season: 2011-12. | |
| 11. One Day Cup debut season: 2011-12. | |
| 12. Premier Cricket Club: St Kilda. | |
| 13. He was a talented junior tennis player before choosing cricket as his career. | |
| 14. Now Club Captain of Leicestershire CCC. |