Ashleigh Gardner

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.

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.

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.

India suffered a setback in the first ODI against Australia as captain Harmanpreet Kaur injured her knee while batting and did not field, with Smriti Mandhana leading instead. Harmanpreet scored 53, while Mandhana made 58, but India were restricted to 214. Australia chased it easily, winning by six wickets to lead 1-0. Beth Mooney starred with 76 as India now await Harmanpreet’s fitness update.

Australia Women secured a commanding five-wicket victory over India Women, clinching the ODI series 2-0. Georgia Voll's century and Phoebe Litchfield's brisk 80 laid the foundation for the successful chase after India posted 251/9. This win extends Australia's all-format series lead, leaving India with much to ponder.

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.

Alyssa Healy concluded her ODI career with a brilliant century, scoring 158 as Australia posted 409/7. Beth Mooney also contributed an unbeaten 106, leading Australia to a commanding 185-run victory over India in the final ODI. This win secured a 3-0 series sweep for Australia.

India Women beat Australia by 17 runs in the third T20I in Adelaide to win the series 2-1. Smriti Mandhana starred with 82 off 55 balls, while Jemimah Rodrigues scored 59 as India posted 176/6. Australia were bowled out for 159/9 despite Ashleigh Gardner’s 57. Shree Charani and Shreyanka Patil took three wickets each, with Mandhana named Player of the Match.

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.

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.

Smriti Mandhana called India’s 17-run series-deciding win over Australia “really special” but said the team will “not celebrate too much” and focus on the ODI series. Mandhana scored 82, Jemimah Rodrigues made 59, and India posted 176/6. Bowlers then restricted Australia to 159/9. Mandhana praised Rodrigues’ role and highlighted the importance of beating Australia in Australia.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sophie Molineux has been appointed the new all-format captain of the Australian women's cricket team, succeeding Alyssa Healy. Molineux will lead the team in their upcoming multi-format home series against India, commencing February 15. Tahlia McGrath and Ash Gardner will serve as vice-captains, supporting Molineux in this new era for the team.

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.

Australia secured a commanding six-wicket victory over India in the opening Women's ODI. Despite half-centuries from Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur, India posted a below-par 214. Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney then guided Australia to an easy chase, with Ashleigh Gardner taking three wickets.

Delhi Capitals face a tough Eliminator against Gujarat Giants, having lost to them twice this season. Both teams are led by in-form captains, with the Giants also boasting the tournament's leading wicket-taker. Capitals aim for their first WPL title in this crucial do-or-die clash.