Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Date of Birth | 26/04/1991 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Box Hill, Victoria, Australia |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Peter Stephen Patrick Handscomb |
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| Nickname(s) | Pistol, Hank |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' |
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| Weight | 72 kg |
| Eye Color | Hazel Green |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Hobbies | Playing Tennis, Travelling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | April 2019 |
| Affair/Girlfriend | Sarah Ray |
| Wife/Spouse | Sarah Ray |
Family
| Spouse | Sarah Ray |
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Career
| International Debut |
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| Coach/Mentor | Not Known | ||||||
| Jersey Number | Test Cap No.-447 (Australia) | ||||||
| Domestic/State Teams |
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| Batting Style | Right-Handed Bat | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm off-break | ||||||
| Nature on field | Calm | ||||||
| Likes to play against | South Africa | ||||||
| Favourite Shot | Pull | ||||||
| Records/Achievements (main ones) |
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| Career Turning Point | When he put up impressive performances for St. Kilda Cricket Club in the Victorian Premier League and the Leicestershire Second XI, he was awarded a contract with his home side, Victoria. |
Favourites
| Favourite Player | Ajinkya Rahane |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Peter Handscomb drinks alcohol. | |
| 2. Initially, he played tennis before switching to cricket. | |
| 3. Handscomb is of British descent with parents from England. | |
| 4. He also holds British citizenship. | |
| 5. In 2011, he played for Tring Park and Leicestershire in the Second XI Championship in England. | |
| 6. Currently, Handscomb plays for Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League. | |
| 7. During a 2017 Test Match against Bangladesh, he lost 4.5 kilograms due to hot and humid conditions, scoring 69 off 113 balls. | |
| 8. He is the current captain of the Victoria cricket team. | |
| 9. He has played as an occasional wicket-keeper. | |
| 10. Sheffield Shield debut season: 2011-12. | |
| 11. One Day Cup debut season: 2011-12. | |
| 12. Premier Cricket Club: St Kilda. | |
| 13. He was a talented junior tennis player before choosing cricket as his career. |