BBL: Sydney Sixers v Adelaide Strikers, Moises Henriques to miss clash for birth of first child

Sydney Sixers captain Moises Henriques will miss the BBL heavyweights’ clash with Adelaide after making a mad dash home to be there for the birth of his first child.

Sixers' Josh Philippe Moises Henriques all smiles after victory during the Big Bash match between the Sydney Sixers and Perth Scorchers at the SCG. Picture. Phil Hillyard

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Sydney Sixers captain Moises Henriques has left his teammates in the middle of training to dash back to Sydney for the pending birth of his first child.

Henriques got the news his wife Krista had gone into labour while he was training with the Sixers in Coffs Harbour so he ran from the field and headed straight to the airport for the first flight home.

"I am extremely nervous, excited, concerned and worried," Henriques said.

"I don't want to miss my child's birth. I don't like the thought of my wife being on her own during the experience of labour so I am in a massive rush to get home.

"But I am very excited about the prospect of becoming a father."

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Moises Henriques (R) has rushed home to be present for the birth of his first child. Picture. Phil Hillyard

The Sixers had already made contingency plans for the sudden departure of their 32-year-old skipper, who will now miss tomorrow’s Big Bash clash with the Adelaide Strikers.

Justin Avendano will replace Henriques in the 13-man squad while Daniel Hughes takes over the captaincy.

"In terms of the team, they'll be absolutely fine," said Henriques, who married his long-term partner Krista Thomas in a seaside wedding in Cairns in mid 2018.

"We have 11 leaders every time we step on the field for the Sixers so I know they'll all stand up in these back to back games against the Strikers."

Moises Henriques and Krista Thomas on the red carpet of the 2014 Allan Border medal. Picture: Brett Costello

Paceman Josh Hazlewood will make his comeback for the Sixers after passing a fitness test in order to play.

Sydney Sixers squad to face Adelaide Strikers:

Justin Avendano, Jackson Bird, Tom Curran, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Josh Hazlewood, Dan Hughes (captain), Ben Manenti, Steve O'Keefe, Josh Philippe, Lloyd Pope, Jordan Silk, James Vince

Originally published as BBL: Sydney Sixers v Adelaide Strikers, Moises Henriques to miss clash for birth of first child