One of world cricket’s most accomplished and respected players, Ellyse Perry will rejoin the NSW Breakers in 2025/26, marking a highly anticipated return to the state where her journey began nearly two decades ago.
A genuine icon of the sport, Perry’s international record is as decorated as it gets — six ICC T20 World Cup titles, two ICC ODI World Cups, a Commonwealth Games gold medal and five Ashes wins.
Her return comes at an exciting time for the Breakers, who are fresh off their 21st Ruth Preddey Cup win after a dominant 2024/25 WNCL season that culminated in a title-clinching victory over Queensland.
Perry returns to NSW after a six-year stint with Victoria, rejoining the team where she made her WNCL debut as a 17-year-old in 2007. Over the course of 11 seasons in sky blue, she became a cornerstone of one of Australian sport’s most successful dynasties, helping the Breakers secure 10 WNCL titles during a golden era for the program.
She sits 10th on the list of all-time WNCL run-scorers for NSW, remains the state’s third highest wicket-taker, and has now amassed more than 2,700 runs and 120 wickets in her WNCL career.
“The last six years I’ve spent in Melbourne and at Cricket Victoria have been extremely fond ones and I’m incredibly grateful for all the opportunities and memories that I’ll cherish,” Perry said.
“I’m really looking forward to being back in Sydney and closer to my family and longtime friends. It’s been lovely to stay in touch with CNSW through the Sixers and I feel very fortunate to be walking back into a world class program led by Leah Poulton and her staff.”
Leah Poulton, Head of Female Elite Cricket at Cricket NSW, said Perry’s return is a significant moment for the program.
"We’re thrilled to welcome Ellyse back home to the Breakers. She’s not only one of the world’s premier cricketers, but also a role model and leader whose impact extends far beyond the field,” Poulton said.
"Pez’ professionalism, experience, and approach to the game make her an incredible asset to any team, and we’re excited to have her back in our program”.