Ashleigh Gardner's marriage breakdown: Estranged wife Monica Wright alleges affair with Australia women's teammate Georgia Voll

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Australia women's cricket star Ashleigh Gardner's marriage to Monica Wright has reportedly broken down months after their wedding.

Wright alleged in an Instagram post that Gardner was involved in an affair with teammate Georgia Voll.

The controversy comes as Gardner remains a key player as Australia Women vice-captain.

Ashleigh Gardner and Monica Wright separation reported

Vice-captain of the Australian women's cricket team, Ashleigh Gardner, is now making headlines outside the field because of her marital problems with her wife, Monica Wright.

Before marrying in 2025, Gardner was in a long-term relationship with Wright whose relationship caught media attention through social media posts. But now it has been revealed that their marriage has ended in less than a year.

According to the Daily Mailreport, the marriage has been shocking for the Australian cricket fraternity as Gardner left their house in a surprising manner. It was also reported that when Wright came back, she found that Gardner has packed all her things except the box of their wedding rings.

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Gardner controversy grows after Wright's public allegations involving Georgia Voll

It got worse when Monice Wright publicly addressed her rift with Gardner on Instagram.

As per the news, Wright had alleged that Gardner was cheating on her and mentioned Australia's teammate Georgia Voll to be the person involved in the alleged infidelity. This Instagram post went viral, garnering attention.

These allegations have neither been confirmed nor denied by Gardner, Voll, and Cricket Australia.

Voll is regarded as one of the bright upcoming batters for Australia cricket. After her international debut, she has become an integral part of the Australian team setup. Hence, these allegations have grabbed more attention owing to the professional connection between both of them.

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Ashleigh Gardner's team role and cricket career amid ongoing controversy

Gardner is one of the most experienced players for the Australian Women's team and also acts as vice-captain of the team under Sophie Molineux.

As of yet, nothing has been officially reported as having affected her selection or captaincy. There has also been no report of any investigation or disciplinary measures from Cricket Australia regarding the matter.

The 29-year-old continues to be one of the best all-round players in women's cricket, having played an integral part in helping Australia succeed with both bat and ball over the past 10 years.

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What next for Ashleigh Gardner?

Gardner's career has been built on what she does on the field, something that shouldn't take a backseat to the current private issue.

The allegations between Monica Wright and Georgia Voll have become interesting given the players' profiles and their association with the team, though they remain unproven.

The Australian women's team should focus on their cricket, while Gardner and Voll continue to be judged by their on-field performance.

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