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Ashleigh Gardner Profile

• Full Name: Ashleigh Emily Gardner
• Date of Birth: April 15, 1997
• Place of Birth: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
• Height: Approximately 165 cm (5 ft 5 in)
• Batting Style: Right-handed
• Bowling Style: Right-arm off-spin
• Role: All-rounder

Domestic Teams

• New South Wales: Joined in 2017
• Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL):
  • Sydney Sixers (2015-2019)
  • Adelaide Strikers (2019-2020)
  • Sydney Thunder (2020-present)

International Career

• T20 International Debut:
  • Date: February 3, 2017
  • Against: New Zealand
• One Day International (ODI) Debut:
  • Date: February 23, 2017
  • Against: New Zealand
• Test Debut:
  • Date: January 27, 2022
  • Against: England

Career Highlights

• Major Tournaments:
  • Part of the Australian squad for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup (2018, 2020)
  • Played in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup (2022)
• Notable Achievements:
  • Instrumental in Australia’s victory in the 2020 ICC T20 World Cup, contributing with both bat and ball.
  • Recognized for her all-round capabilities, particularly her aggressive batting and effective bowling.

Personal Life and Advocacy

• Heritage: Member of the Gomeroi Nation, actively advocates for Indigenous rights and representation in sports.
• Community Involvement: Works to inspire young Indigenous athletes and promotes inclusivity within sports.

Statistics (as of October 2024)

• T20I Matches: 66
  • Runs: 1,468
  • Batting Average: 31.74
  • Wickets: 55
• ODI Matches: 40
  • Runs: 1,184
  • Batting Average: 32.78
  • Wickets: 45
• Test Matches: 4
  • Runs: 187
  • Wickets: 6

Recognition

• Awards: Garnered numerous accolades for her performances in domestic and international cricket, including being part of several championship-winning teams.

Summary

Ash Gardner is a prominent figure in women's cricket, known for her exceptional skills as an all-rounder, her strong advocacy for Indigenous representation, and her commitment to promoting diversity in sports. She continues to inspire the next generation of cricketers with her performances and her dedication to her cultural roots.