Ellyse Perry Joins Hampshire for Tier One County Launch

In a bold move for the women's team ahead of the first-ever Tier One county competition, Australia's renowned all-rounder Ellyse Perry has joined Hampshire.

In July, Perry will be available for two Metro Bank One Day Cup games and six Vitality Blast matches. She will also be available if the team makes it to the Vitality Blast Finals Day. Her first appearance is scheduled for July 4 against The Blaze at Chesterfield, followed by July 6 against Somerset at the Utilita Bowl.

Perry is a world-class player, and Hampshire’s decision to sign her is a significant declaration of purpose. Her achievements include gold at the Commonwealth Games, five Ashes victories, two ODI World Cups, and six T20 World Cups. She leads the Women's Ashes in both runs scored and wickets taken, and she was consistently present during the most recent 16-0 thumping of England.

On the women's T20 circuit, the 34-year-old is in great demand. She most recently played for Royal Challengers Bangalore, the 2024 WPL champions, and finished second on the 2025 edition's run charts with 372 runs at an average of 93. She will play in the women's Hundred for Birmingham Phoenix, whom she captained the previous season, after her time with Hampshire.

Perry's signing comes after Prichard was named temporary head coach following Charlotte Edwards' departure last week to take over as head coach of the England Women's team in place of Jon Lewis.