Ashleigh Gardner is a versatile Australian all-rounder who bowls off-spin and bats at whatever position the situation demands. Born on April 15, 1997, Gardner made her international debut in 2017 and quickly became one of the most important cricketers for her side across formats.

The 2022 Australia Women cricketer of the year was a part of the teams that won the 2022 Women's ODI World Cup, the 2018 and 2020 Women's T20 World Cup - where she was also named Player of the Final in the former edition alongside the 2022 Commonwealth Games.