Australian superstar Ellyse Perry is heading home and will play for NSW after six seasons in Victoria

In the twilight of her legendary career Australian cricket superstar Ellyse Perry is making a big move.

Australian superstar Ellyse Perry has locked in a major career change confirming her Victorian exit and a move back to NSW to play for her home state again.

Perry, 34, spent six seasons playing in Victoria, moving south when she married former Melbourne Rebels and Wallabies star Matt Toomua.

But after 20 matches, 1052 runs and 13 wickets for Victoria, having played games while also starring for Australia, Perry is moving home and will play out her career for NSW.

“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.”

Ellyse Perry delivered more than 1000 runs in six seasons for Victoria (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Perry 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.

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.”

Originally published as Australian superstar Ellyse Perry is heading home and will play for NSW after six seasons in Victoria