10 Cricketers who played other sport

5. Ellyse Perry – Football

Celebrated as one of the greatest in Women’s cricket, Ellyse Perry made her international debut before turning 17 in July 2007. Starting as a bowling all-rounder, Perry was the leading wicket-taker for Australia in the 2010 Women’s T20 World Cup. Her three-wicket haul in the final against New Zealand guided the team to the title.

As a teenager, Perry played football for Matilda. Less than a month after making a debut in international cricket, she made her maiden appearance for Australia football team as well. She represented Australia in the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup and became first from the country to play in both cricket and football World Cups.

She also represented Sydney FC in the Women’s league. As a defender, Perry took part in the 2008 Asian Games and scored a goal against South Korea. She has also hosted a football show called, ‘Football Stars of tomorrow”.

Perry is the number one all-rounder in ODIs and T20Is in the ICC rankings.  She is the only player to achieve the double of a thousand runs and 100 T20 international wickets. In the 2013 Women’s World Cup final against West Indies, despite ankle pain, the 28-year-old bowled and ended up with magnificent figures of 3/19. She has been Australia’s superstar in the Ashes as well. She bagged the player of the series in 2015 after being the highest run-scorer and the highest wicket-taker.