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Ash Gardner says cricket helped her through a challenging period
Ash Gardner spoke publicly about a difficult period at the Sydney Sixers’ season launch in North Sydney.
In July, her estranged wife, Monica Wright, alleged that Gardner had an affair with Australian teammate Georgia Voll; the two are now in a relationship.
Gardner said cricket helped her cope with the scrutiny and thanked the Sixers and people close to her for their support.
She continued to play successfully, helping Australia win the T20 World Cup and captaining Trent Rockets to victory in England’s Hundred tournament.
Gardner said being a role model brings responsibilities, but did not detail what she had learned from the episode.
The WBBL begins this week, with the Sixers set to play the Brisbane Heat on Friday.
Ash Gardner says cricket helped her cope with public scrutiny over her relationship.
She described the past few months as challenging and thanked her teammates, the Sydney Sixers and people close to her for their support.
Gardner’s estranged wife, Monica Wright, alleged in July that Gardner had an affair with Australian teammate Georgia Voll.
Gardner spoke publicly about the controversy at the Sixers’ season launch in North Sydney.
She has continued playing for Australia and captained Trent Rockets to victory in England’s Hundred tournament.
- Who
- Ash Gardner, Australia’s vice-captain and Sydney Sixers captain.
- What
- She said cricket helped her through scrutiny of her private life and thanked people who supported her.
- When
- October 26, 2026, at the Sixers’ season launch.
- Where
- North Sydney.
- Why
- The public attention followed allegations by her estranged wife that Gardner had an affair with teammate Georgia Voll.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Monica Wright alleged in an Instagram post that Gardner had an affair with Georgia Voll.
Gardner’s marriage to Wright broke down.
Gardner won the Hundred tournament with Trent Rockets.
Gardner spoke about the scrutiny at the Sixers’ season launch in North Sydney.
- Player
- Ash Gardner
- Former spouse
- Monica Wright
- Teammate named in allegation
- Georgia Voll
- Club
- Sydney Sixers
- Tournament win
- Trent Rockets won England’s Hundred tournament
- Public remarks
- October 26, 2026, in North Sydney
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What people are saying
Cricket has been one of those things that has brought me back to why I’m here.
Challenging, but cricket has been a fantastic escape.
There were certainly days that it was tough.
They know the type of person I am.