Author: Yvette Hollings

Writer, born-again cricket tragic, rookie cricket player, occasional musician and songwriter. I love inspiring stories that empower everyday people.

by Yvette Hollings September 7, 2017 2

Breaking down barriers

Cricket bringing different cultures together

The Nepalese Association of Victoria ran a multicultural cricket tournament over the Easter weekend of 2017, bringing together cricketers from Nepal, India, Sri Lanka and Bhutan.

by Yvette Hollings May 13, 2017 0

Peace & development

Cricket, relationships and resilience – The Soldiers’ XI exhibition

A new exhibition in Melbourne takes us inside the experience of modern combat, through a collection of 11 cricket bats and the stories behind them.

by Yvette Hollings May 13, 2017 0

Peace & development

Ocean 12’s winning ways

In Sydney’s west, a team of Sri Lankans – most of them Tamil refugees – is playing cricket to find support, learn English, integrate into Australia and take their minds off their uncertain visa status. And they’re winning.

by Yvette Hollings May 13, 2017 0

Gender equality Sports diplomacy

Going beyond the borders

One woman’s vision for equity for her cricket-playing daughters is making waves in the East Asia-Pacific Region.