Elyse Villani on Cricket’s Revolution, Overcoming Setbacks and Finding Purpose

Chris Titley | March 20, 2025

In Episode 36 of Scoreboard, host Chris Titley sits down with Elyse Villani, Australian cricketer, to discuss her journey in the sport, the evolution of women’s cricket, and how she’s rediscovered her love for the game.

Elyse reflects on her early days balancing cricket with university, the shift to full-time professionalism, and the mental challenges of selection, pressure, and performance expectations.

She opens up about the importance of self-awareness, resilience, and learning to embrace failure as part of success.

From dreaming of becoming a professional athlete to actually writing “athlete” on a customs form, Elyse shares the highs and lows of a career in elite sport, offering valuable insights for young cricketers, athletes, and sports fans alike.

Don’t miss this deep dive into the intersection of sport, business, and life.