Peter Handscomb is an Australian cricketer who plays as a batsman in the Test and One Day International teams. He was born on 26 December 1991 in Melbourne, Victoria. Handscomb made his Test debut for Australia in November 2016, against South Africa. He scored his maiden Test century in the second innings of that match. In January 2017, he was named the captain of the Victorian Bushrangers for the 2017–18 season.

As of April 2021, Peter Handscomb has an estimated net worth of $5 million.

Early life

Handscomb was born on 26 December 1991 in Melbourne, Victoria, to an English father and an Australian mother. He was educated at St Kevin’s College, Toorak. He began playing cricket at the age of seven.

Domestic career

Handscomb made his first-class debut for Victoria in the 2010–11 season. He scored his maiden first-class century in the 2012–13 season, against Queensland. He was the leading run-scorer for Victoria in the 2014–15 season, with 755 runs at an average of 54.64.

In October 2015, Handscomb was added to Australia’s Test squad for the tour of Bangladesh, but he did not play a match. In November 2016, he was added to Australia’s Test squad for the tour of South Africa. He made his Test debut in the first Test match, at the WACA Ground, Perth. He scored his maiden Test century in the second innings of that match.

In January 2017, Handscomb was named the captain of the Victorian Bushrangers for the 2017–18 season.

International career

Handscomb made his Test debut for Australia in November 2016, against South Africa. He scored his maiden Test century in the second innings of that match.

In January 2017, he was named the captain of the Victorian Bushrangers for the 2017–18 season.

In October 2018, Handscomb was added to Australia’s Test squad for the tour of the UAE to play Pakistan. However, he was dropped from the squad before the first Test match.

In December 2018, he was added to Australia’s Test squad for the series against India. He played in the first two Test matches, but was dropped for the third Test.

In March 2019, Handscomb was added to Australia’s Test squad for the tour of the UAE to play Pakistan. He played in all three Test matches, scoring his maiden Test century in the second Test.

In July 2019, he was added to Australia’s Test squad for the Ashes series in England. He played in the first two Test matches, but was dropped for the third Test.

In November 2019, he was added to Australia’s Test squad for the series against Pakistan. He played in all three Test matches, scoring 147 runs at an average of 36.75.

In January 2020, he was added to Australia’s Test squad for the series against New Zealand. He played in all three Test matches, scoring 202 runs at an average of 50.50.

In February 2020, he was added to Australia’s Test squad for the tour of Bangladesh. However, the tour was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In October 2020, he was added to Australia’s Test squad for the tour of India. He played in all four Test matches, scoring 279 runs at an average of 46.50.

In December 2020, he was added to Australia’s Test squad for the series against South Africa. He played in the first Test match, but was dropped for the second Test.

In February 2021, he was added to Australia’s Test squad for the tour of New Zealand. He played in the first Test match, but was dropped for the second Test.

As of April 2021, Handscomb has played 17 Test matches and scored 1140 runs at an average of 41.48. He has also played 14 One Day Internationals and scored 269 runs at an average of 19.21.

FAQs

1. What is Peter Handscomb’s net worth?

As of April 2021, Peter Handscomb has an estimated net worth of $5 million.

2. What is Peter Handscomb’s height?

Peter Handscomb is 6 feet tall.

3. What is Peter Handscomb’s date of birth?

Peter Handscomb was born on 26 December 1991.

4. What is Peter Handscomb’s nationality?

Peter Handscomb is Australian.

5. What is Peter Handscomb’s profession?

Peter Handscomb is a cricketer who plays as a batsman in the Test and One Day International teams.

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