I still love being involved in cricket, no plans to quit anytime soon: Ellyse Perry 

Ellyse Perry, the Australian all-rounder, has no plans to call time on her illustrious career despite being over 30 and nursing a knee injury.

Perry, who recently signed a two-year contract with the Sydney Sixers’ WBBL club, said she still felt a “fervent passion” for cricket and had no intention of quitting anytime soon.”It’s pure speculation to predict what will happen in a couple of years, but from my perspective, I still enjoy being involved,” Perry said. “In terms of motivation, it’s still exactly the same, if not more.”

Perry’s determination is further fueled by the rapid growth of women’s cricket. She said she was inspired by the recent Ashes series in the UK, which saw record crowds and high levels of competition.

“It’s hard not to want to be involved for as long as possible after our Ashes campaign over in the UK and the way that was followed, the crowd numbers that we drew, the level of competition that it presented,” she said.

Perry is one of the most decorated cricketers in the world, having won two World Cups, two Ashes series, and the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy. She is also a two-time ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year.

Her decision to continue her career is a major boost for women’s cricket in Australia and around the world. Perry is a role model for young girls and women who aspire to play cricket at the highest level.