By Asghar Ali Mubarak
Rawalpindi: The “Cricket Queen’’ Erin Holland is an Australian Celebrity and presenter in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL). She is a popular icon in Netizens world with a huge fan following on social media. Her charm has also attracted Pakistan’s Cricket fans as she is actively participating in the ongoing PSL event. Although, she came from Cairns, Australia but feels home in Pakistan, “I am enjoying time in Pakistan to the best, in fact I feel like home and people are really humble and nice”, she said, while talking to The Daily Mail.
She was very much attracted towards singing and dancing, and would play with musical instruments in her childhood. Later, she continued to explore more about singing and dancing, and the passion grew over time, leading her to performing arts, thus starting career in the entertainment industry upon graduating from High School. She further furnished her skills during her Bachelors studies at the Sydney conservatorium of Music. Later, she won the prestigious Miss World Australia contest in late July, 2013. Once she won the local Mis World award, she kept eyes on International Miss World contest. Later in same year, she competed in International Miss World competition representing Australia, against 126 countries and secured top spot. Her thirst for beauty contests didn’t stop, and later won the Titles of Top 6 Continental Queen, Miss World Oceania.
Her association with PSL began in UAE, but this is her first ever visit to Pakistan, she eagerly accepted the offer for the PSL 5th edition, and took it as a mission to provide input for the revival of Cricket in Pakistan. She is the charm of PSL 5th edition, her photos from different stadiums became top trends on social media. She is engaged with the Australian Cricketer Ben Cutting, playing in Quetta Gladiator team in the current PSL tournament.
At Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, on the occasion of International Women’s day, she talked with The Daily Mail exclusively. “I wasn’t expecting this much crowd in the stadiums, also the hospitality of Pakistani people are amazing. I am so happy to be part of the PSL event, this is best experience, ever”, she asserted.
While, talking about her visit to Pakistan, she confirms the beauty of Islamabad, and said this city is the most beautiful in the world. She also expressed wishes to visit Pakistan again, as she plans to visit Northern areas of Pakistan on her Honeymoon. “Pakistan is the best suited country for Cricket and Tourism, in fact, I intend to visit on my honeymoon to Northern Areas of Pakistan”, she acclaimed. She added that she has felt the passion and love of Pakistani nation for Cricket.
