Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry expressed that she would love to play 400 International matches for her country. The legendary cricketer will be playing her 300th International game in the second T20I against India on Sunday, January 7 at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai.
Ellyse Perry is the fourth on the list of Most International matches played by a women’s cricketer. Mithali Raj is at the top of the list with 333 matches, followed by Charlotte Edwards and New Zealand. Perry will be the first Australian women’s cricketer to achieve the 300 International matches feat.
“I’m very much open to whatever pans out in the next little bit for me. I’m loving the opportunity to be a part of this group still, and I think if I’m in the same phase as I am at the moment, then I’d love to play 400,” said Ellyse Perry.
“But I don’t think any of us have a crystal ball either, so if that doesn’t pan out as well, then I’ve more than had my fair share of amazing experiences with this group. As long as I can contribute to the team, and it’s something that I find motivating and enjoyable, I’d love to be here,” she added.
It’s a great time for us, of evolution: Ellyse Perry
Legendary Australian cricketer Meg Lanning and Vice-captain Rachael Hayne recently announced their retirements. Post this, the Australian team is going through a transition phase. Ellyse Perry expressed that it’s a great time for Australian cricket, and assured that the team is in good hands. She said,
“It’s a great time for us, of evolution. You’ve seen a lot of that in the way that Phoebe Litchfield has performed in those one-day matches; Annabel Sutherland, her last 12 months. That’s something we’re incredibly conscious of, (to) maintain the success we’ve had, but equally evolve that, to look a little bit different in the way the team plays.”
“The game is moving at such a rapid pace. There’s a new environment. In a lot of ways, for our game at the moment, the sky’s the limit in terms of where it can go. For me, it’s just always trying to make the most of what pops up and hopefully continue to get better for as long as I can,” she added.
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