Ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020, Australia Women’s team all-rounder, Ellyse Perry has unveiled a mural celebrating two of the world’s most famous ‘Perrys’ — Ellyse Perry and global pop superstar Katy Perry on Thursday (February 6) in Melbourne.

Ellyse has put the finishing touches to the mural, which was painted by local artist Tayla Broekman in the iconic Hosier Lane of the city as part of the T20 World Cup Trophy Tour.

Katy and Ellyse both will play their part in the biggest women’s sporting event to be held in Australia from 21 February with the final will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on March 8.

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Well, it will be the biggest ever Women’s cricketing event for sure with the American popstar Katy Perry performing at the final of T20 World Cup 2020 to be played at the MCG on International Women’s Day when the women’s achievements are celebrated globally.

Speaking at the unveiling of the mural, Ellyse Perry said: “It’s an incredible ambition to try and fill the MCG on International Women’s Day for the T20 World Cup final.”

She continued, “As a team, we have a long way to go, but we recognize we have a great opportunity ahead of us and we’re looking forward to getting into the event. Regardless of whether we’re there, it’ll be an incredible moment for women’s cricket.”

Perry signed off by saying, “It’s very exciting to have someone like Katy Perry coming to play at the final and a bit surreal to be sharing a place with her on this mural. It’s a bit of fun that she shares the same name, so hopefully, I can get her in one of my Australian shirts.”

Noteworthy, the mega ICC tournament where the world’s ten best teams will be competing for will get underway with defending champion Australia taking on India on February 21.

(With ICC Inputs)