Australia’s stellar batting unit also comprises Phoebe Litchfield, who played in the previous edition two years ago, and Georgia Voll, set to make her tournament debut this English summer.
Perry, who has featured in every edition of the tournament since 2009, stands on the verge of becoming the first player to feature in 50 Women’s T20 World Cup matches.
Having made her comeback into Australia’s T20I side recently, Nicola Carey – part of the 2020 triumphant squad – also seals her spot.
All-rounder Tahlia Wilson is included as the travelling reserve.
Australia are slotted in Group 1 of the T20 World Cup, alongside South Africa, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and the Netherlands.
In their tournament opener, the Aussies will lock horns against the Proteas on June 13 at Old Trafford in Manchester.
Australia squad: Sophie Molineux (c), Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham
Australia’s T20 World Cup fixtures (group stage)
v South Africa: June 13, Manchester, 2:30 PM
v Bangladesh: June 17, Headingley, 10:30 AM
v Netherlands: June 20, Hampshire Bowl, 10:30 AM
v Pakistan: June 23, Headingley, 6:30 PM
v India: June 28, Lord’s, 2:30 PM
