Ellyse Perry
SKTR talks to the youngest member of The Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars.
Describe yourself in 25 words or less ... A typical 18 year old girl who is very fortunate to have a fantastic group of friends and family and enjoys being fit and active.
Tell us about the very first time you played cricket? ... In the backyard with my brother and Dad. The game ended abruptly with the sound of shattering glass as the ball hitting our back window!
How many hours do you think you have spent playing cricket since then? ... Alot more then I care to count!
What’s been your greatest achievement or sporting moment? ... Being able to represent my country in two sports that I love and having a heap of fun in doing so.
What’s the best and worst thing about being a champion cricketer? ... Best would be the wonderful people I've met through playing cricket and the worst would be the endless jibes from my friends who compare it to 'watching grass grow'.
What’s on your ipod? ... A real variety! At the moment I love listening to Halo by Beyonce
What else is taking up your time right now other than playing cricket? ... Uni and the start of the soccer season
Most treasured possession? ... My baggy green
The motto you live by? ... "Yesterday's the past, tomorrow's the future, but today is a gift. That's why it's called the present."
The youngest member of the Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars, Ellyse Perry gets the (well deserved) celebrity treatment from Cleo Magazine ...
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A great and beautiful player.I m a big fan of her.Wish her all the best.