India, Aug. 11 -- Former Australia all-rounder Moises Henriques has been named captain of Portugal for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Sub-Regional Qualifier C, handing the 39-year-old immediate leadership responsibility as he begins the second chapter of his international career. Cricket Portugal confirmed Henriques' appointment on Tuesday, with the former Australia international set to lead a 14-member squad in Finland as Portugal attempt to move closer to a maiden appearance at the Men's T20 World Cup.

The development comes only weeks after Henriques ended his 22-year career in Australian domestic cricket. It had already been confirmed that the Portugal-born all-rounder would represent his country of birth in the 2028 T20 ...