Ellyse Perry is set to become a star attraction in the revamped English women's cricket program after being snapped up by Hampshire to play in two competitions this summer.

The southern county, one of England's eight tier-one professional women's teams, believe the signing of the 34-year-old, who has a claim on being the finest ever female cricketer, is a major coup, just like when they first snapped up Shane Warne for the men's domestic game a quarter of a century ago.

The eight-time Australian World Cup winner Perry - with two triumphs in the global ODI competition and six in T20s - was named women's player of the decade in 2020 and was still playing some of the best cricket of her illustrious career in the recent Women's Premier League in India.

The all-time leading run-scorer and wicket-taker in the Women's Ashes will join up with Hampshire in July for their last six group matches in the T20 Blast tournament and will be able to play on Finals day if they qualify.

She'll also play in the One Day Cup, saying she's looking forward to joining up with the team for her debut on July 4 against the Blaze.

The following month, she will also feature for the Edgbaston-based Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred, England's premier white-ball event.

"The club has been a leader within the women's game for the last 10 years and I'm excited to have the opportunity to join the team at such an exciting time for domestic cricket in England," said Perry.

Hampshire head coach Paul Prichard said: "Ellyse is one of the world's best cricketers. Her record across all formats speaks for itself and she will add a tremendous amount of value on and off the pitch."

Perry is sure to get a warm welcome even though she's known as England's biggest scourge, as a five-time Ashes winner and the all-time leading run scorer and wicket taker in matches between the old enemies.