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• 04/22/2024
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Star Australian all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner recently announced her engagement to her long-time girlfriend, Monica Wright. This marks a significant milestone in their relationship. While Gardner occasionally shares glimpses of their bond on social media, details about Wright remain relatively private.

Taking to social media, Gardner shared a series of photos, including one where the couple proudly displayed their engagement rings. The heartwarming post garnered an outpouring of congratulations from fans and well-wishers.

Ashleigh Gardner announces her engagement💍

Congratulations you both ❤️#CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/elQBSOFHF5

— Female Cricket (@imfemalecricket) April 19, 2024

Gardner has notably impacted the cricket arena since her international debut in 2017. Her journey began during the T20I series against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui, where she showcased her talent. Despite a challenging start with a golden duck in her WT20I debut at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, Gardner quickly found her rhythm, securing her first international wicket in the subsequent game against Amy Satterthwaite.

During the 2016–17 Rose Bowl series in New Zealand, Gardner made her mark in WODIs, contributing crucial runs in Australia’s victory at Bay Oval. Her breakthrough moment came in June 2017 when she became the first Indigenous Australian woman to participate in a Cricket World Cup. There, she showcased her bowling prowess with eight wickets in as many matches despite Australia’s eventual semi-final exit.

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With an illustrious career spanning six Tests, 69 ODIs, and 88 T20 matches, Gardner has left an indelible mark on the international cricket scene. Her impressive batting record includes 281 runs in Tests, 973 in ODIs, and 1329 in T20s, coupled with an astounding tally of 180 wickets. Notably, she is the first female cricketer to clinch the ICC Player of the Month award twice, showcasing her consistent excellence on the field.

Hailing from Sydney, Gardner has excelled on the international stage and showcased her talents in domestic cricket, notably representing the Gujarat Giants in the Women’s Premier League. As she embarks on this new chapter in her personal life, Gardner’s dedication and achievements in cricket continue to inspire fans worldwide.