Former Australia all-rounder Moises Henriques has announced his retirement from New South Wales and the Sydney Sixers, bringing an end to one of the most distinguished domestic cricket careers in Australian history. The 39-year-old, who holds the record as the most-capped player in Australian domestic cricket, will now begin a new chapter by representing his native Portugal in next month's European qualifying tournament for the 2028 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

Henriques' decision marks the end of his association with New South Wales after an illustrious career spanning more than two decades. He had already retired from first-class cricket in 2025 and continued to feature in limited-overs formats during the 2025-26 season. The experienced all-rounder played five matches in New South Wales' successful One-Day Cup campaign and captained the Sydney Sixers to the final of the Big Bash League (BBL) 15. However, he was not offered a contract for the upcoming BBL 16 season, effectively bringing his domestic career to a close.

Although Henriques has retired from Australia's domestic circuit, he is not stepping away from competitive cricket entirely. The former Australian international is set to represent Portugal, where he was born before moving to Australia as a child. Portugal will compete in a European qualifying tournament next month as it seeks a place in the 2028 T20 World Cup. Henriques' experience is expected to provide a significant boost to the emerging European side as it looks to make progress on the international stage.

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Henriques also plans to continue playing franchise cricket overseas. He has signed with Glasgow Cosmic for the inaugural European T20 competition, a new six-team league scheduled to begin in August. The tournament is expected to feature players from across Europe and provide additional opportunities for experienced international cricketers alongside emerging local talent. His participation underlines his intention to remain active in the shorter formats despite retiring from Australia's domestic competitions.

During his international career, Henriques represented Australia in all three formats of the game. He played four Test matches, 16 One-Day Internationals and 24 T20 Internationals, contributing with both bat and ball. While injuries interrupted parts of his international journey, he remained a highly respected figure in Australian cricket, particularly for his leadership and consistency at the domestic level.

Henriques leaves behind an enduring legacy in Australian domestic cricket, having amassed hundreds of appearances across first-class, List A and T20 competitions. His move to represent Portugal offers a unique second phase to his cricketing career, while also highlighting the growing trend of experienced players contributing to the development of associate nations. As Portugal prepares for the T20 World Cup qualifiers, Henriques' leadership and vast experience could prove invaluable in the team's pursuit of a historic qualification.

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