PHOTO: Ellyse Perry
Ellyse Perry, the acclaimed Australian cricketer, stands out not only as one of the most talented figures in women’s cricket but also as the wealthiest, boasting a net worth of $10 million. Perry’s annual income includes approximately $200,000 from her Cricket Australia (CA) salary and an additional $100,000 from her Sydney Sixers Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) contract. In 2022, her participation in The Hundred earned her £31,000.
Adding to her financial successes, Perry secured a substantial contract with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) franchise in the inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL), amounting to an impressive 1.75 crore.
Ellyse Perry and Matt Toomua sell Melbourne for $2.7million after split
Beyond the cricket field, the versatile Aussie athlete serves as an ambassador for prominent brands like Adidas, CommonWealth Bank, Weet-Bix, and Priceline. Boasting a substantial social media following of over 1 million on Instagram, Perry commands fees ranging from INR 50 lakhs to 1 crore for brand endorsements.
Perry’s sports prowess extends beyond cricket; she notably represented Australia in the football World Cup, scoring a goal in the tournament. Her exceptional career includes being the youngest cricketer to debut for Australia at the age of 16 and the only individual to have participated in both ICC and FIFA world events.
Despite her financial success, Perry maintains a modest car collection, owning only a Toyota and a Lexus. In 2021, she and her former partner sold their expansive villa for $2.1 million, opting for a change in residence.
Addressing her personal life, recent speculations linked Perry romantically with Australian rules footballer Nat Fyfe from the Australian Football League (AFL). Fyfe showed support during a WBBL match, and Perry reciprocated by visiting the Dockers change-room after Fyfe’s 200th game against Hawthorn. However, despite positive past relationships, the 32-year-old cricketer is currently enjoying her single life. Perry was previously married to Rugby union player Matt Toomua until their separation in 2020.
This article was initially published on WomenCricket.com, a subsidiary of Cricket Times.