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Herald Sun
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Herald Sun
Australian superstar Ellyse Perry rejoining NSW
Don't miss out on the headlines from Cricket. Followed categories will be added to My News. Australian superstar Ellyse Perry has locked in a major career change confirming her Victorian exit and a move back to NSW to play for her home state again. Perry, 34, spent six seasons playing in Victoria, moving south when she married former Melbourne Rebels and Wallabies star Matt Toomua. But after 20 matches, 1052 runs and 13 wickets for Victoria, having played games while also starring for Australia, Perry is moving home and will play out her career for NSW. 'The last six years I've spent in Melbourne and at Cricket Victoria have been extremely fond ones and I'm incredibly grateful for all the opportunities and memories that I'll cherish,' Perry said. 'I'm really looking forward to being back in Sydney and closer to my family and longtime friends.' Ellyse Perry delivered more than 1000 runs in six seasons for Victoria (Photo by) Perry sits 10th on the list of all-time WNCL run-scorers for NSW, remains the state's third highest wicket-taker, and has now amassed more than 2,700 runs and 120 wickets in her WNCL career. Leah Poulton, Head of Female Elite Cricket at Cricket NSW, said Perry's return is a significant moment for the program. 'We're thrilled to welcome Ellyse back home to the Breakers. She's not only one of the world's premier cricketers, but also a role model and leader whose impact extends far beyond the field,' Poulton said. 'Pez' professionalism, experience, and approach to the game make her an incredible asset to any team, and we're excited to have her back in our program.' Originally published as Australian superstar Ellyse Perry is heading home and will play for NSW after six seasons in Victoria
Perth Now
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Australian women's cricket star makes state switch
Australia's most decorated women's cricketer Ellyse Perry is returning to Sydney, ending a six-year stint with Victoria. The 34-year-old is returning to NSW to be closer to family and friends. "The last six years I have spent in Melbourne and at Cricket Victoria have been extremely fond ones," Perry said in a statement on Thursday. "And I'm incredibly grateful for all the opportunities and memories that I'll cherish. "I'm really looking forward to being back in Sydney and closer to my family and long-time friends." Perry - a six-time T20 World Cup winner and five-time Ashes winner - has played for the WBBL's Sydney Sixers while representing Victoria in state ranks. Leah Poulton, Cricket NSW's head of female elite cricket, said the return of Perry was a boost for the Breakers' defence of their one-day and four-day titles. "We're thrilled to welcome Ellyse back home," Poulton said. "She's not only one of the world's premier cricketers but also a role model and leader whose impact extends far beyond the field. "Pez's experience and approach to the game make her an incredible asset to any team."
Sky News AU
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Sky News AU
Australian superstar Ellyse Perry rejoining NSW
Australian superstar Ellyse Perry has locked in a major career change confirming her Victorian exit and a move back to NSW to play for her home state again. Perry, 34, spent six seasons playing in Victoria, moving south when she married former Melbourne Rebels and Wallabies star Matt Toomua. But after 20 matches, 1052 runs and 13 wickets for Victoria, having played games while also starring for Australia, Perry is moving home and will play out her career for NSW. 'The last six years I've spent in Melbourne and at Cricket Victoria have been extremely fond ones and I'm incredibly grateful for all the opportunities and memories that I'll cherish,' Perry said. 'I'm really looking forward to being back in Sydney and closer to my family and longtime friends.' Perry sits 10th on the list of all-time WNCL run-scorers for NSW, remains the state's third highest wicket-taker, and has now amassed more than 2,700 runs and 120 wickets in her WNCL career. Leah Poulton, Head of Female Elite Cricket at Cricket NSW, said Perry's return is a significant moment for the program. 'We're thrilled to welcome Ellyse back home to the Breakers. She's not only one of the world's premier cricketers, but also a role model and leader whose impact extends far beyond the field,' Poulton said. 'Pez' professionalism, experience, and approach to the game make her an incredible asset to any team, and we're excited to have her back in our program.' Originally published as Australian superstar Ellyse Perry is heading home and will play for NSW after six seasons in Victoria
News.com.au
24-04-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Australian superstar Ellyse Perry is heading home and will play for NSW after six seasons in Victoria
Australian superstar Ellyse Perry has locked in a major career change confirming her Victorian exit and a move back to NSW to play for her home state again. Perry, 34, spent six seasons playing in Victoria, moving south when she married former Melbourne Rebels and Wallabies star Matt Toomua. But after 20 matches, 1052 runs and 13 wickets for Victoria, having played games while also starring for Australia, Perry is moving home and will play out her career for NSW. 'The last six years I've spent in Melbourne and at Cricket Victoria have been extremely fond ones and I'm incredibly grateful for all the opportunities and memories that I'll cherish,' Perry said. 'I'm really looking forward to being back in Sydney and closer to my family and longtime friends.' Perry sits 10th on the list of all-time WNCL run-scorers for NSW, remains the state's third highest wicket-taker, and has now amassed more than 2,700 runs and 120 wickets in her WNCL career. Leah Poulton, Head of Female Elite Cricket at Cricket NSW, said Perry's return is a significant moment for the program. 'We're thrilled to welcome Ellyse back home to the Breakers. She's not only one of the world's premier cricketers, but also a role model and leader whose impact extends far beyond the field,' Poulton said. 'Pez' professionalism, experience, and approach to the game make her an incredible asset to any team, and we're excited to have her back in our program.'
Int'l Cricket Council
12-04-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Australia icon backs England to pose strong World Cup challenge
England Women lost all seven games on their multi-format Ashes tour of Australia - a result that was followed by head coach Jon Lewis and captain Heather Knight both stepping down from their roles. Australia all-rounder Ellyse Perry however, is confident that come the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in India later this year, England will turn the page with new head coach Charlotte Edwards taking over. "If you look at the class of that English team and the players they have, their best eleven is a formidable side," Perry told Sky Sports. "I've got absolutely no doubt that they'll be a very different team this summer in England, but also in the World Cup in India. "They're a group of champions, and you're always allowed to have some tough periods and challenges where you're a bit off. "But there's a lot of class in that team, and that will show pretty quickly. It was probably more of a blip than any kind of long-standing issue, so I'm excited to see how Edwards brings them back." Former England captain Edwards had led the side to an ICC Women's Cricket World Cup as well as T20 World Cup titles back in 2009. WATCH: ICC Hall of Fame | Charlotte Edwards: 'An incredibly adaptable, flexible batter' ICC Hall of Fame | Charlotte Edwards: 'An incredibly adaptable, flexible batter' England batter Charlotte Edwards inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame in 2022. The ICC Hall of Famer will be hoping to take England one step further at the Cricket World Cup in India later this year, having finished as runner-ups in the 2022 edition of the tournament. Both Australia and England have already qualified for the marquee tournament - finishing first and third in the ICC Women's Championship 2022/25 standings. While Perry will play a pivotal role in Australia's Cricket World Cup title defence in India, the veteran all-rounder is also eyeing a major summer in England next year that will see them host the Women's T20 World Cup. "Culturally, there are so many similarities between Australian and English cricket. I've had the chance to play in England quite a bit across my career, and I always love doing that. "Playing T20 cricket here, I've also got an eye on the World Cup in England next year, so I'm excited for the chance to be here this summer. "Everyone's really looking forward to that event. There's a lot of competition, particularly playing in India, that always brings a lot of challenges." At the previous edition of the tournament, while England were knocked out of the tournament in the group stages, Australia were bested by South Africa in the semi-finals. WATCH: New Zealand win the T20 World Cup | Final | WT20WC 2024 New Zealand win the T20 World Cup | Final | WT20WC 2024 News ICC Cricket World Cup, 2025 Australia Women England Women Ellyse Perry 11/03/1990
