Perry to skipper Birmingham Phoenix Hundred team

By: Glenn Moore Time published 2023-05-23 at 02:07 AM (GMT +10:00)

Ellyse Perry is to captain the Birmingham Phoenix franchise in England's white-ball Hundred competition replacing New Zealander Sophie Devine.

ELLYSE PERRY of Australia bats in the Women's Test match between Australia and England at North Sydney, Australia
ELLYSE PERRY of Australia bats in the Women's Test match between Australia and England at North Sydney, Australia Picture: Mark Evans/Getty Images

Ellyse Perry has been tasked with improving the fortunes of Birmingham Phoenix in England's white-ball Hundred competition

The 32-year-old all-rounder has previously skippered white-ball teams Sydney Sixers, in the Women's Big Bash League, and Warriorz, in India's Women's Premier League.

She will be the team third captain in three seasons and replaces New Zealand's Sophie Devine who remains in the squad. Phoenix are coached by Australian Ben Sawyer who has worked with Perry at Sixers. He currently also coaches New Zealand women.

Perry played for Phoenix in the 2022 season when Phoenix came fourth in the eight-team competition.

The 32-year-old withdrew from the inaugural 2021 season when she was booked to play for Phoenix due to "personal circumstances". That was one of several Australian withdrawals as the sport was reopening after the COVID-19 pandemic.

The third edition of the Hundred starts on August 1.