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Ellyse Perry enters 20th professional cricket season
Australian cricketer Ellyse Perry has entered her 20th season of professional cricket, marking the milestone with a 58-run performance for the Sydney Sixers in a Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) opener against the Brisbane Heat.
The 35-year-old all-rounder, who debuted for Australia at age 16, expressed a continued desire to improve her game daily. Perry noted that the creativity and talent of younger players serve as motivation to keep pace and contribute to her teams.
Perry’s career accolades include being named the ICC women’s cricketer of the decade for 2011 to 2020 and winning the World Player of the Year award three times. She is also a dual international, having represented the Matildas in the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
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