Ashleigh Katherine Gardner, better known as Ashleigh Gardner, is a talented Australian cricketer who currently represents the national women’s cricket team as an all-rounder.
Gardner has established himself as a versatile and valuable asset to the Australian team, contributing both his batting and bowling skills.
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- Full Name: Ashleigh Katherine Gardner
- Stage Name: Ashleigh Gardner
- Date of birth: April 15, 1997
- Age: 27 years old
- Place of birth: Bankstown, Australia
- Nationality: Australian
- Occupation: Cricketer
- Height: 1.73m
- Parents: Kate Gardner and Jim Gardner
- Siblings: Kate Gardner and Jim Gardner
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
- Relationship: Dating
- Net worth: $10 million and $50 million
Early life and education
Ashleigh Gardner was born on 15 April 1997 in Bankstown, Australia. She was raised by her parents, Kate Gardner and Jim Gardner, and grew up with her brothers, Kate Gardner and Jim Gardner. Ashleigh attended Picnic Point Secondary School. She is Australian and Christian.
Career
Ashleigh Gardner made her international debut for the Australian women’s cricket team in 2016, appearing in both T20Is and ODIs. She took her first international wicket against New Zealand in her second T20I match.
Gardner became the first Indigenous Australian woman to play in a Cricket World Cup, representing Australia at the 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup. She finished the tournament with eight wickets in seven matches.
The following year, Gardner made important contributions with both bat and ball in the 2017–18 Women’s Ashes series against England, taking 3 wickets and scoring a vital 27 runs from 18 balls to help Australia to a narrow win in the opening ODI.
In 2018, Gardner scored her first ODI and T20I half-century, both against Pakistan. Later that year, she excelled at the ICC Women’s World T20 tournament, taking 10 wickets in 6 matches and being named Player of the Final as Australia won the tournament.
Gardner made her Test debut for Australia at the 2019 Women’s Ashes, becoming the only woman to score a six from her maiden wicket in all three international formats. She also took her maiden Test wicket in the match.
In 2020, Gardner had several standout performances, including a career-best T20I score of 93 against India and a quickfire 22 not out against Bangladesh at the T20 World Cup. She went on to take the winning catch in the final, helping Australia successfully defend their T20 World Cup title.
Awards and nominations
- Australian Cricket Awards 2024:
- Belinda Clark Award: Winner (second time)
- ICC Awards 2023:
- Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy: Nominated
- ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year: Nominees
- Player of the Tournament: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
Social media
- Instagram name: @ashleigh_gardner97
- Twitter Username: @akgardner97
Personal life
Ashleigh Gardner is currently in a romantic relationship with her lesbian friend, Monica Wright. Prior to her relationship with Monica, Ashleigh was in a relationship with Bridget Patterson.
There is no public information about whether Ashleigh Gardner has children, which is not uncommon for people in same-sex relationships.
Net worth
Ashleigh Gardner, a famous Australian cricketer, has built an impressive career with a considerable net worth estimated between $10 and $50 million.
This impressive financial status is a testament to her relentless dedication, exceptional talent and consistent performance on the cricket field.
