Ashleigh Katherine Gardner is a professional cricketer representing the Australian women’s cricket team across all formats in international cricket. She is primarily an all-rounder who bats as a right-handed batter and is a right-arm off-break bowler.
She is one of the rare Indigenous members to represent the Australian women’s cricket team. Gardner made her international debut for Australian women against New Zealand women in Melbourne on February 17, 2017.
| Relationship | Name |
| Father | Jim Gardner |
| Mother | Kate Goodwin |
| Brother | Aaron Gardner |
| Girlfriend | Monica Wright |
Who are Ash Gardner’s Parents?
Ash Gardner was born to her father Jim Gardner and her mother Kate Goodwin on April 15, 1997, in Bankstown, Sydney in New South Wales.
Ash Gardner’s Mother
According to the Ash Gardner Foundation’s official website, Ash Gardner was the first Indigenous Australian to play in the Women’s T20 World Cup because of her mother Kate’s ancestry. Kate belongs to the Muruwari community and her aboriginality comes from her mother’s side.
Ash Gardner’s Father
Ash Gardner’s father Jim Gardner was instrumental in her becoming a professional cricketer. He made her play for the Revesby Workers Cricket Club situated in New South Wales. Her talent ensured that she climbed the ladders to success through the junior cricket teams until she represented the New South Wales Breakers.
Who are Ash Gardner’s Siblings?
Ash Gardner has an elder sibling named Aaron. Ash used to play cricket in their backyard and it was he who influenced her to take up cricket as a professional career.
Who is Ash Gardner’s Girlfriend?
According to India Today, Ash Gardner got engaged to her long-time girlfriend Monica Wright in April 2024.
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FAQ's On Ash Gardner Family
A. Ash Gardner was born to her father Jim Gardner and her mother Kate on April 15, 1997, in Bankstown, Sydney in New South Wales.
A. Ash Gardner made her international debut for Australian women against New Zealand women in Melbourne on February 17, 2017.
A. As of October 2024, Ash Gardner is 27 years old.
A. Ash Gardner plays for the Gujarat Giants Women in the Women’s Premier League.
A. Ash Gardner played for the Australian women’s cricket team in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.
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