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Ashleigh Gardner Marries Long-Time Partner Monica in Beautiful Wedding Ceremony
A Special Day for the Australian All-Rounder
Australian women’s cricket star Ashleigh Gardner has entered a new chapter in her life as she married her long-time partner Monica in a heartwarming ceremony on Sunday, April 6. The event, full of love and celebration, was attended by several of Gardner’s close cricketing friends and teammates.
Gardner, known for her aggressive batting and off-spin bowling, shared glimpses of the ceremony on social media, captioning her wedding photo with:
Mrs and Mrs Gardner
The event comes nearly a year after the couple got engaged in April 2024, marking a beautiful milestone in their relationship.
Who Attended the Wedding
Cricket Stars Among the Guests
The intimate yet elegant ceremony was graced by several notable players from the Australian women’s cricket team, including:
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Alyssa Healy
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Ellyse Perry
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Kim Garth
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Elyse Villani
This gathering of cricketing stars added to the joyous vibe of the day, highlighting Gardner’s deep connections in the Australian cricketing fraternity.
Gardner’s Recent Cricketing Journey
Just weeks before her wedding, Ashleigh Gardner was actively playing in the WPL 2025 season in India as the captain of Gujarat Giants. Under her leadership, the team made a dramatic turnaround, climbing from back-to-back last-place finishes in 2023 and 2024 to reach the Eliminator stage in 2025. They eventually bowed out against Harmanpreet Kaur’s Mumbai Indians, but the campaign was seen as a success overall.
Before her stint in India, Gardner also toured New Zealand with the Australian national side for a T20I series in late March.
A Look at Ashleigh Gardner’s Cricket Career
Ashleigh Gardner made her international debut in February 2017 in a T20I against New Zealand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Since then, she has become a key part of the Australian setup.
Career Stats
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7 Tests
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77 ODIs
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96 T20Is
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Over 3,000 international runs
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207 international wickets
Gardner has been part of several World Cup-winning teams, including:
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T20 World Cups: 2018, 2020, 2023
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ODI World Cup: 2022 in New Zealand
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