Ashleigh Gardner is an Australian cricketer who plays for the national women’s team as an all-rounder. Gardner also represents New South Wales in the Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL), Sydney Sixers in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), and Gujarat Giants in the Women’s Premier League (WPL).
Ashleigh Gardner Biography
| Real name | Ashleigh Katherine Gardner |
| Profession | Cricketer (Batsman/Bowler/Wicket-keeper) |
| Date of birth | 15 April 1997 (Tuesday) |
| Birthplace | Kogarah, a suburb of Southern Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Age | 27 years old (As of 2024) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Gender | Female |
| School | Picnic Point High School, New South Wales, Australia |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend/Spouse | Monica Wright (2021-Present) |
| Sexual Orientation | Lesbian |
| Net worth | $2 Million + |
| Playing Role | All-rounder |
| Batting Style | Right-hand bat |
| Bowling Style | Right arm off break |
| Batting Position | Middle Order |
| Jersey Number | #63 |
| Coach/Mentor | Matthew Mott |
Ashleigh Gardner Wikipedia
Ashleigh Katherine Gardner was born on Tuesday, 15 April 1997 in Kogarah, a suburb of Southern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Growing up, Gardner used to play multiple sports, but soon she inclined towards cricket. She spent her childhood playing cricket in the backyard with her father, Jim, and older brother, Aaron. She attended Picnic Point High School in New South Wales.
Education Qualification
| School | Picnic Point High School, New South Wales, Australia |
| Collage | Not Known |
| Education qualification | Graduation |
Ashleigh Gardner Family & Relationship
| Parents Name | Father– Jim Gardner Mother– Katherine Goodwin (or Kate Goodwin) |
| Sister’s Name | Not Known |
| Brother’s Name | Aaron Gardner |
| Husband | None |
Ashleigh Gardner Age
Ashleigh Katherine Gardner was born on Tuesday, 15 April 1997 (age 27 years old; as of 2024) in Kogarah, a suburb of Southern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Her zodiac sign is Aries.
Ashleigh Gardner Husband
She is in a relationship with Monica Wright. The couple started dating in 2021. Previously, she was dating the Australian cricketer Bridget Patterson.
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Monica Wright (2021-Present) Bridget Patterson |
| Husband Name | Not Known |
| Marital status | Unmarried |
| Kids | None |
Physical Stats
| Height | In centimeters- 168 cm In meters- 1.68 m In feet & inches- 5’6” |
| Weight | In kilograms- 60 kg In pounds- 132 lbs |
| Eyes Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Blonde |
| Skin Colour | Fair |
| Body measurement | Not Known |
Achievements
- Women’s Cricket World Cup champion (2022).
- ICC Women’s T20 World Cup champion (2018, 2020).
- Commonwealth Games champion (2022).
- Women’s National Cricket League champion (2016-17, 2018-19).
- Women’s Big Bash League champion (2016-17, 2017-18).
- ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Player of the Final (2018).
- Belinda Clark Award winner (2022).
- WBBL Player of the Tournament (2022-23).
- WBBL Young Gun Award winner (2016-17).
- ICC Women’s Player of the Month for December 2022.
Ashleigh Gardner WPL Team
It was expected that Ashleigh was going to be one of the highest-bidder players in the Women’s Premier League auction. One of the reasons for her being the top pick is her all-rounder performance. She will give the team a complete spell of economical four over as well as contribute with the bat. As a result, she was picked by the Gujrat Giants at the whopping price of 3.2 crores which is around $558,000.
Ashleigh Gardner’s Net Worth
| Net worth – 2023 | $2-$5 Million (Approx) |
| Net worth in Indian rupees | INR- 15-40 Crore (Approx) |
| Yearly Income | Not known |
| Monthly Income | Not Known |
| Annual Expenses | Not Known |
Some Lesser Facts
- She is the founder of the Ashleigh Gardner Foundation, which aims to provide aid to Aboriginal children in sports, education, and lifestyle.
- She enjoys consuming alcoholic beverages.
- In an interview, she revealed that had she not become a sportsperson, she would become a firefighter.
- Australia emerged as a winner of the 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup with Ashleigh Gardner being named as the Player of the series.
- She was a part of the 2022 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup squad for Australia. Australia won the title for the seventh time defeating England in the finals.
- She recorded her highest T20I score, 93 runs from 57 balls, in a Tri-Nation Series match against India at the Junction Oval in Melbourne on 8 February 2020.
- She received her Baggy Green during the Ashes in 2019.
- In 2015, the Australian franchise cricket team Sydney Sixers signed up Gardner for the inaugural Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL).
- At 17, she received her first state contract. At the time, she was completing her HSC.
- In the 2014-15 Imparja Cup, she gave a standout performance playing for New South Wales (NSW).
- Thereafter, she represented NSW in the 2015-16 Women’s National Cricket League season.
- As a kid, she wanted to become a police officer.
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