Perry, a seasoned leader, has captained the Sydney Sixers throughout all eight seasons of the Women’s Big Bash League. Now, she will aim to enhance Birmingham Phoenix’s performance in The Hundred.

Birmingham Phoenix Appoints Third Captain in Three Years

With Perry taking charge, Birmingham Phoenix will have its third captain in three seasons. She takes over from Devine, under the guidance of Australian coach Ben Sawyer. Sawyer has worked with Perry at the Sydney Sixers and currently coaches the New Zealand women’s team.

Australian Players in The Hundred

• Birmingham Phoenix: Kane Richardson, Ellyse Perry, Erin Burns
• London Spirit: Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Marsh, Grace Harris, Nathan Ellis
• Manchester Originals: Amanda-Jade Wellington, Ashton Turner
• Northern Superchargers: Georgia Wareham, Alyssa Healy
• Oval Invincibles: N/A
• Southern Brave: Maitlan Brown, Tim David
• Trent Rockets: Daniel Sams, Alana King
• Welsh Fire: Laura Harris

Ellyse Perry’s Return to T20 Cricket

Despite losing her place in Australia’s T20 squad in 2022, Perry made a strong comeback after a successful tour of India the same year. She retained her spot through the victorious T20 World Cup campaign in South Africa in February.

So far, eight Australian women, including Perry, have been confirmed for The Hundred, along with seven Australian men.

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Five Most Beautiful Female Cricketers in 2025

5. Sarah Taylor – England

Sarah Taylor, a former English wicketkeeper-batter, retired from international cricket in 2019. However, her impact on the game remains strong. Known for her incredible skills and elegance, Taylor was one of the best wicketkeepers in women’s cricket. She won multiple ICC T20I and ODI Cricketer of the Year awards and was even nominated for the Player of the Decade award for the 2010s.

At 35, Taylor is now an assistant coach for the Manchester Originals men’s and women’s teams. Although retired, she has not ruled out a return to the field in the future.

4. Harleen Deol – India

Harleen Deol is a talented middle-order batter and one of the most admired cricketers in India. Since making her debut for the national team in February 2019, she has gained a huge fan following for both her skills and beauty.

Her incredible fielding abilities have made her a standout player, and she has been a key member of India’s squad. Currently, Harleen is recovering from an injury she sustained while playing for the Gujarat Giants in the 2024 Women’s Premier League season.

3. Amelia Kerr – New Zealand

Amelia Kerr is one of the best all-rounders in women’s cricket today. The 23-year-old New Zealander has been playing international cricket since she was 16 and has already built an impressive career.

Known for her vibrant personality and natural beauty, Kerr has played over 70 ODIs and an equal number of T20Is, making valuable contributions with both bat and ball. She has also won the hearts of Indian fans while playing in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) for the Mumbai Indians. Across two WPL seasons, she has scored 364 runs at an average of 36.4 and taken 22 wickets in 19 matches, helping MI win the inaugural WPL title in 2023.

2. Kainat Imtiaz – Pakistan

Kainat Imtiaz is considered one of the most beautiful female cricketers in the world. The 32-year-old pace bowler has been part of the Pakistan national team for nearly 14 years, playing at different times throughout her career.

She has a massive fan base, especially in Pakistan and across the Indian subcontinent. Kainat last played professional cricket in January 2023, when she represented Pakistan in an ODI series against Australia.

1. Ellyse Perry – Australia

Ellyse Perry is not just one of the most talented cricketers in history but also one of the most admired sports personalities worldwide. A true all-rounder, Perry has achieved almost everything in women’s cricket, making her a legend of the game.

She was named ICC Women’s ODI and T20I Player of the Decade for the 2010s and has won multiple Big Bash and WPL titles, along with individual awards. At 33, Perry has also won eight World Cups with Australia.

Adding to her incredible achievements, Perry was also a professional footballer, representing Australia in the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup while balancing her cricket career.

A remarkable athlete, a multiple-time World Cup winner, and one of the most beautiful and skilled players in cricket history – Ellyse Perry truly has it all.

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