Australian all-rounder Ashley GardnerOne of the most influential figures in modern women’s cricket, recently revealed her favorite female cricketer during a fun and engaging conversation, which has since captured the attention of fans around the world. currently captaining gujarat giants In Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026Gardner participated in a light-hearted pick-one challenge that gradually narrowed down her choices, ultimately leading to a clear and respected name at the top.
The clip, shared on social media by Oswomencricket, gave fans a rare glimpse of Gardner’s personal praise for her teammates. Although the talks were informal, the final choice underlined the immense respect the elite players have for each other in the women’s game.
Ashley Gardner names her favorite female cricketer
The challenge followed a familiar format – Gardner was repeatedly asked to choose a player from two options, with his selected name being put forward to face a new contender. The initial selection was between amelia kerr and Indian captain Harmanpreet KaurGardner chose Harmanpreet.
However, this decision became difficult when Australia’s wicketkeeper-batsman beth mooney Entered the frame. Gardner picked off Mooney and stayed with him for the next few rounds. The momentum changed once the former Australia captain meg lanning Appeared, a name that is synonymous with continuity and leadership. Gardner switched her preferences to Lanning and remained loyal – until one last heavyweight came along.
When presented with a choice between Lanning and elise perryGardner ultimately chose Perry. From that point on, she persevered and sealed Perry as her favorite female cricketer by the end of the challenge.
Notably, Perry’s longevity, adaptability across formats and ability to perform well under pressure have made her one of the most complete cricketers in the women’s game. For a fellow all-rounder like Gardner, Perry’s balance of skill, professionalism and big-match flair is clearly reflected.
Gardner’s magic touch with Gujarat Giants
While the chat grabbed the headlines, Gardner’s on-field impact in WPL 2026 has been equally eye-catching. Under his leadership, Gujarat Giants sealed their place in the Eliminator after a dramatic 11-run win Mumbai Indians On January 30, an eight-match losing streak against the defending champions was snapped.
Gardner has been at the center of the Giants’ resurgence, scoring 244 runs in eight matches at an average of 30.50, including a brilliant 65 against them. UP Warriors. With five wins from eight league games, he took his team to second place in the points table, earning a place in the eliminator tie on 3 February.
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This article was first published here WomenCricket.comA Cricket Times Company.