Henriques calls time on first class career
Cricket NSW | March 28, 2025
Decorated former NSW Men’s Team captain Moises Henriques has announced his retirement from first class cricket after 110 matches for the Blues.
Born in Portugal, Henriques made his Sheffield Shield debut in October 2006 against South Australia and made his final Shield appearance as captain against Queensland in a drawn match last November. NSW won the Shield three times during his period in the squad.
The 38-year-old will continue to be available for selection for NSW in the domestic One-Day Cup and has a season remaining on his contract with the Sydney Sixers where he is the most capped player in the history of the BBL and a three-time title winner.
For NSW in first class cricket the classy all rounder scored 6061 runs at 36.51, including 13 centuries and 25 half-centuries. He had a top score of 265 against Queensland in 2016/17.
With the ball he claimed 96 wickets at 30.89, containing a pair of five wicket hauls. His best bowling figures came early in his career – 5-17, in his second first class match.
He captained NSW 33 times in the Sheffield Shield and ends his red ball career as the Blues’ fourth most capped player and tenth highest run scorer.
“I pretty much made my mind up before Christmas this year that it was time for me to stop playing Sheffield Shield cricket,” Henriques said.
“It was an honour to be able to lead and play for this state for so long, but playing for NSW means leading not only through words and preparation but also performances.
“My body was still able, even at this ripe old age, but I just wasn’t leading by winning games of cricket for my state in the longer format of the game which I believe you have to do at this age.
“We have a terrific group of younger players that will take over and move this great state forward and I will watch on with keen eyes. I’d love to thank them for providing me an environment to love going to work in.
“I leave the team in great hands with Jack Edwards who took over and has showed such strong leadership already so early in his career.
“I want to thank Cricket NSW for their ongoing support. I’ve been a part of this organisation since I was 17 and they’ve helped me every step of the way. Twenty-one years on now, I hope to still offer my best in the shorter formats and will continue to do what I can to give back to this game that has given me so much.”
Alongside his NSW achievements, Henriques made his debut for Australia in February 2013 and went on to play four Tests, scoring 164 runs including two half centuries and taking two wickets.
NSW Men’s Team head coach Greg Shipperd said Henriques’ contribution to the Blues was without peer.
“What Moises has been able to bring to NSW on the field is well documented, but it should also be recognised what he has brought to the Blues off the field over so many years,” Shipperd said.
“He is the consummate professional and leader and cricket in NSW is far greater for Moises’ contribution.
“We saw this year in the One-Day Cup and during the BBL that he still has plenty to give, and I am looking forward to continuing to work with Moises.
“While Moises won’t be part of our red ball squad moving forward, I am really thrilled about the new crop of young leaders we have coming through our program. We saw Jack Edwards step up this season and it’s an exciting time for our group.”
