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Ellyse Perry aims to reach newer heights ahead of her landmark game vs India
Australia’s star cricketer Ellyse Perry is set to become the first ever Australian women cricketer to play 300 international games. India and Australia will play their second T20I on Sunday in Navi Mumbai.
Team India won the first game after beating Australia by nine wickets. It was a convincing performance from the home team after losing the ODI series 3-0. Harmanpreet Kaur and her side had won the one-off Test versus Australia by 8 wickets.
The 33-year-old Ellyse Perry had scored 37 runs in the first game from 30 balls. Perry is considered one of the best players to come out of Australia and is an icon for millions. She is also part of the WPL tournament playing for the Royal Challengers Bangalore team.
Ellyse Perry aims higher ahead of her huge game against India –
Australian Women’s Cricket star and iconic player Ellyse Perry is set to play her 300th game on Sunday. The second T20I versus India will Perry the first-ever Australian Woman Cricketer to reach this feat.
Ahead of the game the 33-year-old sat down with the media and spoke about what the game means to her. “I don’t know what’s in store …but if it’s meant to be down the track and I’m still around playing …I’m really open to what happens. I don’t have a set time frame for it. Either way, it doesn’t really matter, it’s just another number”
With a stellar career behind her, the 33-year-old is looking forward to being more useful with her contributions. “For as long as I can contribute to the team and it’s something I find really motivating and enjoyable, I’d love to be here.”
Finally, the veteran player spoke about the future of the Women’s game in Australia. “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, the sky’s the limit in terms of where it can go.