As Ellyse Perry excels in the Women's Ashes a move towards pay equity is appreciated | Megan Schutt

There isn’t much focus on money within this Australia team but it’s special when efforts are recognised

There couldn’t be a better person to have as my opening bowling partner than Ellyse Perry. Her seven for 22 on Sunday was brilliant to watch, at times unplayable, but it is the pressure she creates with me that gives the two of us such a big advantage at the start of an innings. With my swing, and her pace, we have found a balance that we’re really proud of as a pairing.

Part of the reason it works so well is that we have become such good friends over the last few years. During my early years for Australia, I was mostly focused on nailing down my own position in the team. But these days, our closeness off the field mirrors what we’re trying to achieve opening the attack.

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