Australian women's cricket team all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner has announced a major personal milestone, her engagement to long-term partner Monica Wright.
The couple started their relationship in 2021 and have now decided to take it to the next level. Ashleigh Gardner shared this happy news on social media, expressing her excitement about the new chapter in her life.

Gardner posted a picture of her and Monica on Instagram, captioning, 'Mrs. Gardner has a nice ring to it', thus announcing the engagement news.
Gardner has made a name for herself not just in Australian cricket but internationally. Playing for New South Wales in the Women's National Cricket League, the Sydney Sixers in the Women's Big Bash League, and the Gujarat Giants in the Women's Premier League, she has showcased her talent as a right-handed batter and off-spin bowler.
Her cricket career is decorated with three World Cup wins and four national titles, alongside personal accolades like the Belinda Clarke Award.
The announcement of Gardner's engagement has been met with an outpouring of support from the cricket community. Fellow cricketers such as Alana King, Chloe Tryon, Megan Scutt, and Sophia Dunkley have all expressed their happiness for the couple.
Indian Women's team cricketer Harleen Deol also commented a congratulatory message to Ashleigh Gardner on Gardner's Instagram post.
"Ohh my goodnessssss! you beauties. So in love with this. Congratulations khoobsurats," Deol commented.