Peter Handscomb was born on 26 April 1991 in Box Hill, Victoria, Australia, under the zodiac sign Taurus. He is the son of John Handscomb and Pat Handscomb. It has been reported that Peter's father, John, passed away recently, which was a significant loss for him. He spent his early years in Victoria with his parents. While detailed information about his education and siblings is not publicly available, it is known that Peter’s parents migrated from the United Kingdom. As a result, Peter holds dual citizenship with both Australia and Britain.
As a child, Peter was passionate about sports, notably tennis. However, he eventually shifted his focus to cricket in pursuit of a professional career as a cricketer.
Peter Handscomb began his domestic cricket career with Victoria in 2011, joining the state's top-order batting lineup. He quickly made an impression by scoring his first century in a match against South Australia, establishing his reputation as a promising batsman. In 2012, he was officially signed to the team, marking the beginning of a consistent domestic career.
His notable performances in domestic matches led to further opportunities, including a contract with English county side Gloucestershire in 2014. Handscomb's leadership qualities were recognized, and in 2016 he was named captain of Victoria.
Peter Handscomb made his international debut for Australia in November 2016 in a Test match against South Africa. His performance was well-received, and he immediately became known for his composure and strong batting technique. In his first Test series, he scored a total of 399 runs across four matches—three against Pakistan and one against South Africa. This included him becoming only the second Australian player in history to score at least 50 runs in each of his first four Test matches.
| Birth Date: | 26 Apr, 1991 |
| Age: | 29 yrs |
| Occupations: | Cricketer |
| Citizenship: | Australia |
| Birth Place: | Box Hill |
| Education: | Deakin University |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Australian cricketer |
| Net Worth 2021: | 15 million |
