• Ashleigh Gardner announced her engagement on Friday, April 19.

  • Gardner has been in relationship with Monica Wright since 2021.

Australia all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner gets engaged to her partner Monica Wright
Ashleigh Gardner, Monica Wright | Instagram

Australian women’s cricket team all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner has shared some exciting personal news with fans, announcing her engagement to longtime partner Monica Wright.

Ashleigh Gardner starts her new innings

Gardner, a key player for both bat and ball, took to social media to share the joyous news.

Ash Gardner, Monica Wright
Ash Gardner, Monica Wright | Instagram

“Mrs. Gardner has a nice ring to it,” she captioned her post.

Engagement
Engagement

The couple began dating in 2021, following Gardner’s previous relationship with cricketer Bridget Patterson.

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Ash Gardner’s impressive cricket record

On the field, Gardner is a force to be reckoned with. The right-handed batter and off-spin bowler plays for New South Wales (NSW) in the Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL), the Sydney Sixers in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), and the Gujarat Giants (GG) in the Women’s Premier League (WPL).

Her cricketing prowess is undeniable. Gardner boasts an impressive record, having secured three World Cup championships and four national titles with her various teams. Her individual accolades include the prestigious Belinda Clarke Award.

Interestingly, cricket wasn’t always Gardner’s sole focus. During her childhood, she excelled in multiple sports, but ultimately, her father and brother’s love for the game rubbed off, leading her to cricketing glory.

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Congratulations pour in for the happy couple as cricket fraternity celebrate Gardner’s engagement to her long-time partner.

“So in love with this,” commented Aussie leg-spinner Alana King.

“Yasssss Congratulations you too,” wrote South Africa all-rounder Chloe Tryon.

“Yeahhhhhh the girls, congrats lovers,” commented Australia pacer Megan Scutt.

“Omg LOVE, congrats you two,” wrote England batter Sophia Dunkley.

 

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