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Ellyse Perry

Biography

Ellyse Alexandra Perry, born on November 3, 1990, in Wahroonga, New South Wales, Australia, is a name synonymous with excellence in Australian sport. A right-handed all-rounder, Perry has not only carved a legendary career in cricket but also holds the unique distinction of representing Australia in both cricket and soccer World Cups.   

 

 

Early Life and Sporting Prowess

From a young age, Perry displayed exceptional athletic abilities, participating in various sports including tennis, athletics, touch football, and golf. However, she excelled in both cricket and soccer, reaching elite levels in both simultaneously. She made her debut for both the Australian national cricket team and the national soccer team (the Matildas) at the remarkable age of 16, becoming the youngest Australian to play international cricket and the first to appear in both ICC and FIFA World Cups.   

 

 

Cricket Career

Perry's cricket journey began in the 2007-08 season. Her talent was quickly recognized, and she made her One Day International (ODI) debut against New Zealand in July 2007, followed by her Twenty20 International (T20I) debut against England in February 2008. Later that month, she became the youngest-ever Australian Test cricketer, debuting in the Women's Ashes.   

 

 

A genuine all-rounder, Perry has consistently contributed with both bat and ball throughout her illustrious career. Her right-arm fast-medium bowling has often been instrumental in crucial moments, while her elegant and powerful right-handed batting has yielded numerous match-winning innings.   

 

 

  • Key Achievements and Records
  • Youngest Australian International Cricketer: Made her ODI debut at 16 years and 8 months old.   
  • Dual World Cup Representative: The only Australian to have played in both the ICC and FIFA World Cups.   
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  • First to 1000 Runs and 100 Wickets in T20Is: A testament to her exceptional all-round abilities in the shortest format.   
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  • Highest Test Score by an Australian Woman: An unbeaten 213 against England in the 2017 Ashes.   
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  • Multiple World Cup Winner: A part of the Australian teams that won the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in 2013 and 2022, and the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020, and 2023.   
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  • Numerous Individual Awards: Including the ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year (Rachael Heyhoe Flint Award) in 2017 and 2019, the ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year in 2019, the ICC Women's Cricketer of the Decade (2011-2020), and the Belinda Clark Award (Australia's Women's International Cricketer of the Year) multiple times.   
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  • Women's Ashes Dominance: Player of the Series in the Women's Ashes in 2013-14, 2015, and 2019.   
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  • Wisden Recognition: Named one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 2020 and twice the Wisden Leading Woman Cricketer in the World.   
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Soccer Career

Concurrently with her burgeoning cricket career, Perry also excelled in soccer. She represented Australia at the U-20 level and then for the senior national team, the Matildas. As a midfielder, she earned 18 international caps and even scored a memorable goal against Sweden in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup quarter-final. However, from 2014 onwards, Perry focused primarily on her cricket career.