Ashleigh Gardner

Australia has announced its squad for the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, with Sophie Molineux set to captain the side following Alyssa Healy's retirement. Ashleigh Gardner and Tahlia McGrath will serve as vice-captains. The squad features the inclusion of Lucy Hamilton and the return of Grace Harris and Annabel Sutherland.

India's T20I squad for South Africa, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, features a maiden call-up for young all-rounder Anushka Sharma. The five-match series, starting April 17, serves as crucial preparation for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Key inclusions like Bharti Fulmali and Kashvee Gautam also bolster the team.

Arundhati Reddy has been named ICC Women's Player of the Month for February 2026, recognizing her stellar performances in India's historic T20I series win against Australia. The Hyderabad pacer was the leading wicket-taker with 8 wickets, including a career-best 4/22 in Sydney, showcasing her crucial role in the 2-1 series triumph.

Gautami Naik's stellar 73 powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to 178/6, a total their bowlers defended brilliantly to secure a 61-run victory over Gujarat Giants. This win propels RCB into the playoffs as the first team this season. Ashleigh Gardner's lone fight with 54 wasn't enough for the Giants, who suffered their third straight loss.

Gujarat Giants broke the bank to buy Australia's off-spin all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner for a massive Rs 3.20 crore which became the second costliest buy of the inaugural Women's Premier League auction on Monday.

Australia all-rounder Heather Graham will temporarily replace Ashleigh Gardner, who was ruled out of the team's opening game after testing positive for Covid-19, ICC said on Monday.

Gujarat Giants broke their losing streak by defeating Royal Challengers Bengaluru in front of a packed Chinnaswamy stadium. Chasing 126, Captain Ashleigh Gardner's 58 off 31 balls and Phoebe Litchfield's unbeaten 30 off 21 balls led Giants to victory with six wickets and 21 balls to spare. RCB struggled to 125/7 in 20 overs despite disciplined bowling efforts from Giants.

Ellyse Perry, Tahila McGrath and Ashleigh Gardner's impressive all-round display powered Australia to a crushing 141-run win over New Zealand, their third consecutive, in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup on Sunday.

Australian all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner advocates for expanding the women’s Ashes series to nine matches, including three Tests, to enhance competition. England opener Tammy Beaumont supports this idea, though Cricket Australia’s chief executive, Nick Hockley, points out scheduling challenges due to a packed cricket calendar.

A bizarre stumping dismissal of Perth Scorchers captain Sophie Devine left spectators stunned during a WBBL match. After missing a shot, the ball ricocheted off the wicketkeeper's body onto the stumps, then the keeper's gloves brushed them.

In the end, Richa Ghosh threw everything at it, but, left with too much to do, just about failed to take India over the line in the fourth T20I at the Brabourne Stadium here on Saturday night.

Australia's women's cricket team secured a dominant 10-wicket victory over India in the one-off day-night Test. After bowling India out for 149, Australia comfortably chased down the target of 25 runs. The win marked a fitting end to Australian captain Alyssa Healy's Test career.

When Alice Capsey hit two sixes off Ashleigh Gardner at the end of the fifth over, it looked like Delhi Capitals would easily seal their playoff spot in this game.

Australian all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner is getting used to the noise generated by the fanatical fans of Indian cricket in the ongoing T20 series against the hosts and feels the loud roars can put extra pressure on the away team even if it is doing well in the middle.

Gujarat Giants made significant additions to their squad at the Women's Premier League auction, acquiring power-hitters Deandra Dottin for Rs 1.70 crore and Simran Shaikh for a record-breaking Rs 1.90 crore. The strategic acquisitions bolster the Giants' batting lineup, adding firepower and stability to their middle order alongside existing stars like Beth Mooney and Ashleigh Gardner.

In the end, Richa Ghosh threw everything at it, but, left with too much to do, just about failed to take India over the line in the fourth T20I at the Brabourne Stadium on Saturday night.

Gujarat Giants secured a 10-run victory over UP Warriorz in their WPL opener, defending a record 207/4. Skipper Ashleigh Gardner's 65 and Phoebe Litchfield's 78 kept Warriorz in contention, but crucial wickets by Giants' bowlers ultimately sealed the win.

Australia's all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner has revealed that she has taken to painting to stave off boredom during the self-isolation period.

Ashleigh Gardner's all-round performance led Gujarat Giants to a six-wicket victory against UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League. Gardner's contributions with 2 for 39 in bowling and a swift 32-ball 52 in batting were pivotal. Priya Mishra's 3 for 25 and essential partnerships propelled Gujarat to chase down 143 with two overs remaining.

Having made her presence felt in ICC Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup, Richa Ghosh continued her good form into the senior Women's T20 World Cup that concluded on Sunday.

India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and elected to bat against Australia in their preliminary round group A match of the Commonwealth Games on Friday.

India opted to field against Australia in the second women's T20 International on Sunday.

The Australian women's cricket team's star all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner has tested positive for COVID-19 and is set to miss the opening two games in a blow to her side's campaign at the ODI World cup, beginning Friday.

Sri Lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga and Australian women's team all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner were on Tuesday named ICC's 'Player of the Month' for their impressive performances in June.

Australia's women cricketers surpassed their male counterparts on Sunday to set a new world record for the most consecutive wins in one day internationals with a six-wicket victory over New Zealand in Mount Maunganui.

Harry Brook on Tuesday bagged his maiden ICC Men's Player of the Month crown after a blistering run of scores which helped England claim a historic World Test Championship (WTC) series victory in Pakistan.

The Australian women's cricket team won the toss and opted to field against India in the one-off Day/Night Test on Thursday.

A finger injury and lack of sleep did not stop Ashleigh Gardner from starring in the one-off women's Ashes Test as she tore through England's batting line-up and claimed the best match figures for an Australian woman in their 89-run victory.