Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Voll Controversy: Ex-Wife Bursts Out, Drama Intensifies

Ashleigh Gardner allegedly cheated on her partner (Source:X)Australia star Ashleigh Gardner has been the talk of the town after her estranged wife, Monica Wright, criticised Cricket Australia for not properly handling the allegations surrounding the cricketer's personal life involving Georgia Voll.Wright, who publicly made allegations about Gardner in July, has questioned why Cricket Australia has not taken action and has called for the all-rounder to be removed from her leadership position.It is important to mention that it all started after Wright made several allegations involving Gardner and fellow Australian cricketer Georgia Voll. She stated that Gardner was unfaithful during their marriage. Also Read: Ashleigh Gardner’s Australian Team Breaks Silence On Georgia Voll Dating ControversyWhy Has Monica Wright Questioned Gardner’s Leadership Role?Monica Wright has argued that players who represent Australia and hold leadership positions should be expected to meet high standards both on and off the field.Speaking to Code Sports, Wright questioned Cricket Australia’s decision not to publicly comment on the allegations and suggested that Gardner’s position of responsibility should be reconsidered.“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,” Wright told Code Sports.Wright also questioned whether Cricket Australia's silence meant the board supported the alleged conduct."What I can’t understand is why Cricket Australia hasn’t said anything publicly. Does their silence mean they support the actions of Ashleigh and Georgia? You can’t have an affair with a junior member of staff, especially when there’s a clear power imbalance, and then remain in a position of leadership. Captains are expected to set the standard, and that kind of conduct falls well short of it," she added.Cricket Australia Breaks Silence On Monica Wright's ClaimsCricket Australia has maintained that the matter is personal and private. In a statement responding to Wright's latest comments to Code Sports, the governing body said relationships involving members of its workforce are covered by its workplace policies."Cricket Australia ensures all relationships within our workforce comply with our Respect at Work policy. This includes putting appropriate conflict-of-interest management arrangements in place to support leadership responsibilities and maintain the integrity of team processes,” CA said in its statement.What Happened Between Ashleigh Gardner And Monica Wright? Ashleigh Gardner and Wright married in April 2025 after getting engaged in 2024. The pair had reportedly met on a dating app before beginning their relationship in 2020.It is important to note that the relationship between Ashleigh Gardner and Monica Wright became strained during the Women's ODI World Cup 2025 campaign in India (according to the Daily Mail).Wright travelled to India to meet Gardner during the tournament, with an unnamed source describing the meeting as awkward and claiming that Gardner did not appear to be herself.In a post on Instagram, she publicly named Georgia Voll and alleged that Gardner had cheated on her with the Australian cricketer.Also Read: Saim Ayub’s NOC Cancellation For PSL’s 2nd Costliest Team A New Fight For Mohsin Naqvi