Birmingham Phoenix retain Ellyse Perry for The Hundred

Birmingham Phoenix are thrilled to confirm that Ellyse Perry, one of the world’s most decorated women’s cricketers, will be retained by the franchise for the 2026 season of The Hundred. The Australian

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2026-01-07T12:02:22.000Z

Birmingham Phoenix are thrilled to confirm that Ellyse Perry, one of the world’s most decorated women’s cricketers, will be retained by the franchise for the 2026 season of The Hundred.

The Australian all-round icon returns to Edgbaston for another campaign with Phoenix Women, bringing an unparalleled blend of experience, elite performance and leadership to the squad. At 35 years old, Perry has enjoyed a remarkable global career across international and domestic formats and continues to be a standout performer at the highest level of cricket.Across her international career, she has scored over 6,700 runs and taken more than 330 wickets, placing her among the true greats of the women’s game.

In The Hundred competition to date, Perry has featured for the Phoenix since 2022, accumulating over 500 runs at a strike rate above 120 and contributing with the ball when required, underlining her value in all departments.

Off the back of another busy global summer in elite leagues, including standout performances in the Women’s Premier League and Women’s Big Bash League, Perry’s retention signals Phoenix’s intent to be a competitive force in the women’s Hundred.