Overview
- The former England ODI captain was declared bankrupt in Australia in 2011 after the Hollioake Group collapsed with about £13 million in debts the previous year.
- He turned to the Brisbane professional boxing circuit and later MMA and cage-fighting bouts, competing as a light heavyweight to keep up with household bills.
- Hollioake told the PCA magazine that fighting in a cage felt less frightening than being unable to provide for his family.
- He ended his combat-sports career in 2017 and moved into coaching, including a stint as Pakistan’s batting coach during their 2023 tour of Australia and a return to Surrey as assistant in 2024.
- He is now Kent’s head coach on a three-year deal signed in December 2024, using his experience to urge players to safeguard pensions and seek PCA support.