The Hundred: Ellyse Perry pulls out for personal reasons

As well as her international successes, Ellyse Perry has also won two Big Bash titles

Australia all-rounder Ellyse Perry has pulled out of the inaugural season of The Hundred for personal reasons.

Perry, 30, is regarded as the world's best all-rounder, having won five World T20 titles and the 50-over World Cup with Australia.

She was due to play for Birmingham Phoenix in the women's Hundred, which begins on 21 July when Oval Invincibles host Manchester Originals in a match televised live on BBC Two (18:00 BST).

Perry's replacement is yet to be named.

Beth Barrett-Wild, head of The Hundred women's competition, said: "We are obviously very disappointed that Ellyse Perry has had to withdraw from The Hundred due to personal circumstances, but we completely understand her decision and wish her all the best."

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