Ellyse Perry endorses Women's Champions Trophy, highlights Indian stars
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 5:36 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Ellyse Perry has expressed her support for the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy, set to take place in February 2027. The T20I tournament will feature six teams competing in a round-robin format. Perry emphasized the physical and mental challenges of the event and praised Indian cricketers Smriti Mandhana for her skill and mindset, and Harmanpreet Kaur for her competitiveness. Reflecting on her career, Perry noted the importance of experience and ongoing improvement in her game.
- •The inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy begins in February 2027.
- •Perry emphasizes the tournament's physical and mental challenges.
- •Perry praises Smriti Mandhana's skill and mindset.
- •Harmanpreet Kaur is recognized for her tenacity as a competitor.
- •Perry reflects on her career, highlighting continuous evolution.
- 5:36 PMYahoo Sports — Ellyse Perry backs inaugural Women's Champions Trophy, praises Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur
"Australian star Ellyse Perry welcomes the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy, calling it a major opportunity for women’s cricket. The T20I tournament features six teams from February. Perry praises India’s Smriti Mandhana for her skill and strong mindset, while highlighting Harmanpreet Kaur’s tenacity and competitiveness. She also reflects on her long career, saying experience continually brings new lessons and improvement.
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