HOBART, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 16: Ellyse Perry of the Sixers runs out Alex Hartley of the Hurricanes to win the Women's Big Bash League match between the Sydney Sixers and the Hobart Hurricanes at Blundstone Arena on December 16, 2018 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images) Perry re-signs with Sydney Sixers for two more seasons. Ellyse Perry, an Australian all-rounder, has been one of the top players in the Women’s Big Bash League’s history.
Ellyse Perry, the talismanic Australian all-rounder, has signed a two-year contract extension with the Sydney Sixers in the WBBL. Perry the first player to join with the Sixers in 2015, and her steady performances have made her a significant figure in the competition.
Perry, a competent hitter, has transformed her style in the shortest format. Over the last year and has become one of Australia’s most aggressive players. Since returning to the middle order, the experienced campaigner has scored 374 runs at a strike rate of 157.14 and an average of 53.42 in 11 T20Is. During this time, she also has four fifties to her name. After re-signing with the Sixers, the 32-year-old shared her joy.
“It feels great to be able to stay with the Sixers for another two WBBL seasons. ” For nearly a decade, the club has been a vital part of my career. I am happy of what we have accomplished, both on and off the field. Particularly in terms of connecting with and motivating many girls and boys to participate in the game. “I’m looking forward to the challenge that this season will present. As well as seeing as many fans as possible at North Sydney Oval and the SCG,” Perry told Cricket.com.au.
“Being able to play at the SCG in a stand-alone WBBL match on November 26. The first time is a significant step forward and a reflection of the ever-growing appetite for large numbers of fans to be able to watch women’s sport at our world-class sporting venues.” I believe the Sixers and Thunder can be extremely ambitious in terms of generating a large crowd for the Sydney Smash.”
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Ellyse Perry’s impressive WBBL numbers
The Sixers will be overjoyed with Perry’s re-signing because she has been the team’s leading run-scorer with 3769 runs at an average of 48.94 and has also helped them win the title on several times. Perry is ranked second in the WBBL in terms of run-scorers, trailing only fellow Australian Beth Mooney.
Other players in the Ellyse Perry-led squad include Maitlan Brown, Erin Burns, Lauren Cheatle, Ash Gardner, and Emma Hughes, with more expected to join in the coming weeks.
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