There would hardly be anyone in the cricket world who does not know Ashleigh Gardner. The Australian all-rounder needs no introduction. However, these days, another name associated with her is making headlines: her ex-wife, Monica Wright.
All About Ashleigh Gardner’s Ex-Wife Monica Wright
Recently, a personal matter involving Gardner and her ex-wife gained global attention after Monica directly questioned Cricket Australia, and the news went viral within a short time. She demanded that her wife be stripped of her vice-captain spot.
She said, “I think if you’re privileged enough to represent your country and be seen as a role model, there’s a responsibility to hold yourself to a high moral standard.”
🚨🗣️ MONICA WRIGHT QUESTIONS ASHLEIGH GARDNER’S LEADERSHIP ROLE
“I think if you’re privileged enough to represent your country and be seen as a role model, there’s a responsibility to hold yourself to a high moral standard.”
[@Crex_live] pic.twitter.com/GVstvJmrfP— TheWicketReport (@WicketReport) August 8, 2026
This increased everyone’s curiosity to know who the New South Wales-born cricketer’s ex-wife actually is.
There is not much information available online about Monica Wright, but she is a blogger who remains quite active on Instagram and has around 15.9k followers.
Monica gained most of her recognition after being associated with the Australian women’s vice-captain. According to StarsUnfloded, she is around 30 years old.
Ashleigh Gardner and Monica Wright’s Relationship Timeline
Gardner first met her ex-wife through a dating app in 2020, and after four years of dating, the couple got engaged, making their relationship public.
In April 2025, the two got married in Australia’s Blue Mountains. However, according to The Cricket News report, complications in their relationship started increasing soon after the wedding, and in November 2025, the couple officially announced their separation.