Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Date of Birth | 15/04/1997 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | Kogarah, Australia |
Latest News about Ashleigh Gardner
Ashleigh Gardner completed her 100th T20I cap for Australia in the opening match of a three-match series against West Indies at Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown, St Vincent. She became the seventh Australian woman and the first Australian off-spinner to reach this milestone. In the match, Australia secured a 43-run victory, with Gardner contributing 1 run with the bat and bowling figures of 3-0-27-0.
Australian all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner married her long-time partner Monica in a ceremony attended by several of her cricketing friends. The couple had been engaged for a year prior to their wedding. Gardner had recently captained the Gujarat Giants in the WPL 2025 season, leading them to the Eliminator stage.
Ashleigh Gardner was ruled out of the remainder of Australia's T20I tour of New Zealand after scans confirmed a fracture to her right index finger. The injury occurred during the first T20I in Auckland when she attempted a return catch off Sophie Devine and was struck on the finger. Uncapped Queensland all-rounder Charli Knott was called up as her replacement, with Australia leading the series 1-0.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Ashleigh Katherine Gardner |
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| Nickname(s) | Ash, Bushy |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Eye Color | Moss Green |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Picnic Point High School, New South Wales, Australia |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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Relationships & More
| Sexual Orientation | Lesbian |
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Family
| Father | Jim Gardner |
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| Mother | Katherine Goodwin |
| Siblings | Aaron Gardner |
| Spouse | Monica Gardner |
Career
| Cricket |
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Favourites
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| Flavour of shapes | Cheese and Bacon |
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| Cuisine | Asian |
| Aboriginal Custom | The smoking ceremony |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ashleigh Gardner is an Aboriginal Australian from New South Wales. Her mother, Katherine, is a Muruwari woman. | |
| 2. She is an allrounder for the Australian women’s national cricket team. Gardner also plays for New South Wales in the WNCL, Sydney Sixers in the WBBL, and Gujarat Giants in the WPL. | |
| 3. Katherine, Ashleigh's mother, had a challenging childhood and Ashleigh discovered her Muruwari heritage later in life. | |
| 4. As a child, Ashleigh aspired to become a police officer and was actively involved in sports, including cricket. | |
| 5. She received her first state contract at 17 and impressed during the 2014–15 Imparja Cup for NSW. | |
| 6. Gardner represented NSW in the 2015–16 WNCL season and played for Sydney Sixers in the inaugural WBBL season. | |
| 7. She broke the WBBL record for the fastest century in 2017 and was named Player of the Match. | |
| 8. Gardner has had several notable achievements playing both domestically and internationally in cricket. | |
| 9. She had some injuries, including concussions, during her career but continued to excel in cricket. | |
| 10. Gardner has been recognized for her outstanding performances in various cricket matches and tournaments. | |
| 11. She was named Player of the Tournament in a past WBBL season and earned other accolades in cricket. | |
| 12. Gardner made history as the first Indigenous Australian woman to play in a cricket world cup. | |
| 13. She has had significant contributions to Australia's victories in cricket tournaments. | |
| 14. Gardner received her Baggy Green during the Ashes in 2019. | |
| 15. She has set high scores in T20I matches and performed well in various tours and world cups. | |
| 16. Gardner played a crucial role in Australia's victories, including at the Commonwealth Games and ICC tournaments. | |
| 17. She founded the Ashleigh Gardner Foundation to support Aboriginal children. | |
| 18. Gardner has diverse interests, including painting and supporting her community. |