WPL 2025: Ellyse Perry playing despite injury concerns? All-rounder drops massive statement

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) women all-rounder Ellyse Perry provided an injury update about herself ahead of the first game of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025. She admitted that she is fit but won't be able to bowl in the first few games of the tournament.

Ahead of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru faced a massive injury scare. Australia Women's National Cricket Team all-rounder Ellyse Perry sustained a huge injury during the Ashes series against England Women's National Cricket Team.

Ellyse Perry fell badly on her left hip during the pink-ball Test against England, doubts were raised over her fitness for WPL

Ellyse Perry fell badly on her left hip during the pink-ball Test against England and was forced to leave the field. There were a lot of concerns over her fitness, and there were even speculations that she might be ruled out of the tournament.

However, in what was a positive development for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, she joined the team and is currently playing the ongoing first game against Gujarat Giants, which is taking place at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.

Ellyse Perry talked about her fitness, saying that it's a nice feeling for her to join Royal Challengers Bengaluru Bengaluru after recovering. She talked about the growth of the WPL, adding that it will be hard for them to carry forward the reign as champions.

I am fine, but may not bowl in the first few games - Ellyse Perry gives a huge fitness update

Perry also expressed her excitement to play in front of the Chinnaswamy crowd. She admitted that she is not a bowling fit and won't be bowling in the first few games. Speaking to broadcasters, she said:

"I think it is a nice feeling to be better. This competition goes from strength to strength. I think it's really hard for franchise cricket to carry on as champions. It goes so much to reign as champions. It is hard to know who will be the champion due to the rapid growth of this format.

"We have such incredible support from the Banglore crowd. It will be great to be back at Chinnaswamy for the latter part of the tournament. (On her injury) I am fine, but may not bowl in the first few games."

Ellyse Perry not bowling in the first few games of the WPL 2025 will be a big blow for RCB

Perry not bowling in the first few games of the WPL 2025 will be a big blow for RCB as it surely would disrupt the balance of the team. She contributed massively to the team last year with the ball and helped them win.

But considering the kind of player she is, Perry will be important for her team with the bat as well. She would be keen to score runs in the first game and help her team win the opening match.

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