New ‘Unstoppable’ exhibition will showcase women’s contribution to cricket since the 1800s
The heroics of the seven-time World Cup winner, as well as those of her fellow female greats, are about to be celebrated in a special way.
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A seven-time World Cup winner. More than 300 international cricket games. The youngest Australian to have represented Australia abroad.
Sydney Sixers captain Ellyse Perry is simply unstoppable.
And on Wednesday her heroics will be celebrated at a namesake exhibition, along with fellow female greats.
Fittingly, the UNSTOPPABLE T20 exhibition is being housed permanently at The Bradman Museum, in the NSW southern highlands, a nod to the late living legend, Don Bradman.
“Cricket is ingrained in the fabric of our culture and is truly our national sport. I love how so many of the ideals of our country are reflected in the way we play cricket,” Perry said.
“There is such a rich history of women’s cricket in our country, and so many special stories and achievements that encapsulate this.
“It’s so wonderful that The Bradman Museum is highlighting many of these moments.”
The UNSTOPPABLE T20 exhibition will showcase the stories and achievements of women players from the 1800s to now.
The multimedia experience incorporates historic artefacts, modern technology and storytelling.
Alongside all rounder Perry are the stories of Alyssa Healy, Bowral-local Lauren Cheatle and trailblazer Tina Macpherson.
“There was very little in terms of exhibitions surrounding the women’s game and because that game is so prominent in all forms and the success of the women’s games we decided that it’s about time that it was recognised,” Bradman Museum manager Phil Kerr said.
“There’s been some extraordinary achievements over the years particularly around times of war and the post-war period where women achieved some incredible things both on the field and off the field.”
“Cricket is such a great game, it teaches you so many different skills not just in the game, but life skills as well. Teamwork, resilience and the ability to catch are things that are useful in life,” Healy said.
Perry hopes the exhibition will “inspire other young girls to play cricket, and equally to continue to raise the recognition and importance of women’s cricket.”
Mr Kerr agreed it was “important we continue to foster the game and encourage young girls and women to participate.
“We talk about equality and this is all part of it, being able to bring the women’s game to an equal footing.”
The exhibition opens on January 8 at 2pm at The Bradman Museum in Bowral.
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