Perry and Lanning named in WBBL team of the decade

The Women's Big Bash League has named its inaugural team of the decade following 10 years of the competition.

All-rounder Ellyse Perry has been named captain of the side, having been the only player to lead her team, the Sydney Sixers, in all 10 WBBL campaigns. Perry has also won the competition twice.

All-time leading run-scorer Beth Mooney and Australia wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy open the batting. Sophie Devine and Grace Harris make up the top six.

Jess Jonassen, whose WBBL career has been with the Brisbane Heat, is at seven. South Africa's Marizanne Kapp, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Sarah Aley and Megan Schutt making up the bowling attack.

Molly Strano has been named as the 12th player.

The team was selected by a combination of an expert panel and public voting. Former England men's white-ball coach Matthew Mott was part of the expert panel.

"The WBBL team of the decade brings together the best of the best and the panel is proud to have overseen the process to select such a deserving team," said Clea Smith, Cricket Australia director and chair of the WBBL team of the decade selection panel.

WBBL team of the decade:

1. Beth Mooney (Brisbane Heat, Perth Scorchers)

2. Alyssa Healy (Wicketkeeper – Sydney Sixers)

3. Meg Lanning (Melbourne Stars, Perth Scorchers)

4. Ellyse Perry (Captain – Sydney Sixers)

5. Sophie Devine (Adelaide Strikers, Perth Scorchers)

6. Grace Harris (Brisbane Heat, Melbourne Renegades)

7. Jess Jonassen (Brisbane Heat)

8. Marizanne Kapp (Sydney Sixers, Perth Scorchers, Sydney Thunder, Melbourne Stars)

9. Amanda-Jade Wellington (Adelaide Strikers)

10. Sarah Aley (Sydney Sixers)

11. Megan Schutt (Adelaide Strikers)

12. Molly Strano (Melbourne Renegades, Hobart Hurricanes)