Ellyse Perry is an Australian cricketer who plays international cricket. She was born on 3 November 1990 at the Sydney Adventist Hospital. She grew up in the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai suburbs of Wahroonga and West Pymble. Perry studied at Beecroft Primary School and later attended Pymble Ladies’ College, where she served as Sports, Athletics, and Cricket Captain.
Ellyse Perry represented New South Wales in an under-19 interstate tournament in January 2007, scoring 74 runs and taking three wickets in three matches. The following month, she was selected for the Australian youth team’s tour of New Zealand, where she scored 43 runs at an average of 21.50 and took one wicket.
Perry became the first player to score 1,000 runs and take 100 wickets in T20 Internationals. She holds the record for the highest score by an Australian woman in Test cricket (213 not out) and was the third player to reach 150 wickets in women’s ODIs.
Who are Ellyse Perry Parents: Who are They?
Ellyse Perry’s parents are Mark Perry and Kathy Perry. In an RCB Bold Diaries interview, Perry shared that her parents, Mark and Kathy Perry, didn’t even have active passports when she was a child, but once she began playing cricket internationally, they renewed them and started traveling to watch her matches around the world. While she has trained under many coaches, Perry has said her father has been a consistent guide throughout her career. She also mentioned that her brother still bowls to her in the nets to help with practice.
In her 2019 book Perspective, Ellyse Perry talked about her fears away from the cricket field. She admitted that while sport makes her feel confident, in everyday life she can be shy and struggle with self-confidence. Her greatest fear is public speaking. She said that before a speech, she cannot sleep, feels sick, cannot eat, struggles to breathe, and sometimes forgets what to say because of nerves. She described herself as “completely hopeless” in large crowds and often awkward in social situations when alone.
Ellyse Perry Father – Mark Perry
Ellyse Perry’s father, Mark Perry, is a former squash and cricket player. Perry spoke warmly about her father, Mark, saying he has always been supportive without being pushy. He never pressured her to chase success, instead encouraging her to enjoy the game.
Ellyse Perry Mother – Kathy Perry
Ellyse Perry’s mother, Kathy Perry, is a former swimmer.
Does Ellyse Perry have a brother?
Ellyse also has an elder brother, Damien Perry, who is three years older. She recalled watching her father teach her elder brother Damien, three years older, how to bowl inside their kitchen. Wanting to copy him, she said, “Oh, I wanna learn that too.” That moment sparked her interest in cricket.
FAQs
Q. Does Ellyse Perry have Indian ancestry?
A. Ellyse Perry is not from India. She was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, on November 3, 1990.
Q. Who is the ex-husband of Ellyse Perry?
A. Australian rugby player Matt To’omua is the ex-husband of Ellyse Perry.
Q. Is there a brother for Ellyse Perry?
A. Damien Perry is Ellyse Perry’s older brother.
Q. What was Tata’s present to Ellyse Perry?
A. Tata gifted Ellyse Perry a framed piece of broken glass from the Punch EV that she struck with a six during a WPL match in 2024.
Q. Is Ellyse Perry the captain of the Australian Women’s team?
A. Ellyse Perry is not the current captain of the Australian Women’s team; Alyssa Healy is the captain of the Australian Women’s team in the 2025 ODI Women’s World Cup.
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