Elyse enthused by an MCG Test

Published date27 March 2024
Publication titlePaisley Daily Express
The 100,000-capacity MCG will host a day-night encounter running from January 30 to February 2, with the Test bringing the series to an end for the first time in the multiformat era

Last year's Ashes Test at Trent Bridge ran for five days for the second time in women's cricket history and justified the extension as Australia prevailed against hosts England on the final day following draws in each of the three previous four-day meetings between the two rivals.

While Perry was thrilled with the announcement that the MCG is set to host its first women's Test since 1949, the 33-year-old had mixed feelings about a four-day game, with 100 overs per day.

"It's certainly an amazing opportunity for the team to play at such an iconic Australian cricket venue and in such a big occasion like an Ashes series," Perry said.

"That's the next evolution for women's cricket (and) more globally as well for...

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