Ellyse Perry signs lengthy new deal with Sydney Sixers to extend remarkable career

Superstar all-rounder Ellyse Perry is set to extend her career into a 20th year after one of Australia's greatest cricketers agreed to a new deal to remain with WBBL heavyweights the Sydney Sixers for the next three seasons.
Perry made her international debut as a 16-year-old against New Zealand in an ODI back in 2007, with her new deal to keep her in magenta until the end of the 2027 campaign.
While her achievements with the national side are astonishing, Perry has been the most consistent performer in the WBBL and was named captain of the competition's team of the decade last year.
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Only Australian teammate Beth Mooney has scored more runs in the WBBL, with Perry amassing 4689 runs at an average of 48.84 with two centuries for the Sixers.
She has evolved her game over the years and has increased her strike rate at the top of the order while also chipping in with 70 wickets.
'It's lovely to have the opportunity to continue with the Sixers. The club means so much to me, especially having been here since the inception of the WBBL,' Perry said, excited to link up with new coach Matthew Mott.
'I've been lucky to have been able to play alongside some special people and work with some amazing coaches and staff throughout that time.
'I'm excited for the season ahead with Motty joining the group and some wonderful young, exciting and super talented players on our roster.'
Perry's decision to stay puts the Sixers in a strong position to contend for their third title, with Alyssa Healy, Ash Gardner, Amelia Kerr and young star Caoimhe Bray also locked in for the upcoming season.
'Ellyse has been a key part of the Sixers since the inception of the competition and has played an incredibly important role in shaping the identity of our club over the last decade,' Sixers general manager Rachael Haynes said.
'Anyone who knows 'Pez' knows that she's not just an outstanding talent, she's an incredible role model for young cricketers and one of the very best ambassadors for our sport.
'Her performances on-field speak for themselves, but it's her professionalism, humility, and experience that make her such as valuable asset, not only for our club but for the league as a whole.
'There are few players who our fans love more, and we couldn't be more excited to see her in Sixers colours for another three years.'