Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry has extended her stay with Sydney Sixers, signing another two-year deal with the Women’s Big Bash League club. “Long-term captain and fan favourite, Ellyse Perry, will continue her WBBL career after the star all-rounder re-signed for two more years with the Sydney Sixers,” said the club in a statement.
Perry will lead the Sixers onto the familiar grounds of North Sydney Oval again this summer, starting with the first match of WBBL season 09, on October 19, against the Melbourne Stars. ‘ The now 32-year-old was the Sixers’ first-ever signing way back in 2015 and has remained a loyal and crucial player to the club’s success over the years, leading the side to two title wins and amassing the most runs in club history.
Perry broke records during the WBBL 04 season, being named the ‘Player of the Tournament’ and was the first ever Big Bash player to reach 2000 runs.
Her sensational performances were deservingly rewarded in 2016, 2018 and 2020, where she won the Belinda Clark Award as Australia’s women’s player of the year. Perry said she was excited for the summer ahead, highlighting the Sixers’ blockbuster Sydney Smash against the Sydney Thunder at the SCG on November 26. “It is a lovely feeling to be able to continue at the Sixers for another two WBBL seasons,” Perry said.
