There will be no change in Australia’s leadership group as Ashleigh Gardner has been retained as the vice-captain despite her relationship with Georgia Voll. However, Cricket Australia said that Gardner won’t have a say about Voll when it comes to her selection in the squad or the playing XI. “It was discussed yesterday at the board level. The board asked for an update on it, which we provided, and the outcome of that is the board are very supportive of Ash in the role as she was appointed to the vice-captaincy, [there’s] huge and high regard for Ash,” CA chief executive Todd Greenberg said.

“It was discussed yesterday at the board level. The board asked for an update on it, which we provided, and the outcome of that is the board are very supportive of Ash in the role as she was appointed to the vice-captaincy, [there’s] huge and high regard for Ash.

“We’ve got a Respect at Work policy, [to] which we’ve now put some additional measures in place. Because we want to make sure that either the perception or the real conflict of selections – even though the vice-captain doesn’t have a say in selections in the team – the leadership role and the influence that person might have to put guard rails in about how the policy works. Outside of that, we’ve deemed it a personal matter. That’s right (on Ashleigh not having any role about Voll’s selection). And we think that’s important. Even if there’s not a conflict, even if there’s a perceived level of conflict, not just from the outside, but from other teammates or from staff,” Greenberg added.

Recently, Gardner’s estranged wife, Monica Wright, had criticised CA for stating silent on the whole matter. They tied the knot in April 2025. Monica also travelled to India to support Gardner during the ODI World Cup. Australia crashed out after losing to India in the semi-final.

Ashleigh Gardner broke her silence on social media. She was “sorry” for the pain caused by the separation and wished for happiness and success for her ex-partner, Monica, in the future.

“While my separation from my wife is a personal matter, I understand my current relationship status needed to be addressed by Cricket Australia given my position as vice-captain. I am grateful that the CA Board has chosen to support my continued leadership. I look forward to playing a strong role as a leader and providing the best possible support for my teammates in the season to come,” Gardner wrote.

“I am grateful for the time Monica and I shared and sorry for the pain this has caused. I wish her nothing but happiness and success in the future. I won’t be making any further public comment on this matter at this time and ask that the privacy of those involved is respected,” she added.

Voll, 23, has played 2 Tests, 13 ODIs and 19 T20Is for Australia since her debut in 2024. She has also been part of the Women’s Premier League.