Former Australia all-rounder Henriques to captain Portugal in WC qualifying

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How it spread - 4 original reports

1. Tue, 11 August 2026

   2 reports
   • Channel News Asia10:48first to report
     Former Australia all-rounder Henriques to captain Portugal in WC qualifying
   • Times of India12:49
     Born in Ronaldo's hometown, ex-Australia cricketer to lead Portugal's T20 WC bid

     Henriques, who played four Tests, 16 ODIs and 24 T20Is for Australia, will lead Portugal's 14-member squad at the T20 World Cup Europe Sub-Regional Qualifier C in Finland.

2. Thu, 20 August 2026

   1 report
   • Times of India06:34
     Spain break 23-year-old cricket record held by Ponting and Waugh's Australia

     Spain are currently playing in the Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Europe Qualifiers in Southern Finland and have won all their matches in the tournament so far. Their latest victory came against Bulgaria on August 18, when they chased down a target of 60 in just 29 deliveries, winning by nine wickets.

3. Sun, 23 August 2026

   1 report
   • Times of India03:43
     Portugal get their revenge on Spain — this time in cricket — after WC heartbreak

     Portugal secured a cricket victory over Spain, avenging their football World Cup defeat. The Portuguese team won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Sub Regional Qualifier C. This triumph keeps Portugal's dream of reaching the 2028 T20 World Cup alive. Spain's chase faltered after Portugal posted a competitive total of 160 runs. Portugal's bowlers delivered a strong performance to secure the 57-run win.