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
30/06/2026
Former Australia all-rounder Moises Henriques announced he will switch his international allegiance from Australia to Portugal to represent his birth nation in the upcoming T20 World Cup Europe Qualifiers in August 2026. The 39-year-old, who played 44 internationals for Australia between 2009 and 2021, retired from first-class cricket in March 2025 and aims to help Portugal qualify for the T20 World Cup 2028 main roster.
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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. |