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Ashleigh Gardner reveals her favourite cricketer [Source: @primevideosportaunz/Instagram]
Australian all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner has named Virat Kohli as her favourite cricketer in a fun activity with teammate Georgia Voll. This revelation has surfaced on social media, with fans praising Kohli’s global popularity.
Gardner is currently featuring in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 hosted by India and Sri Lanka. She smashed 115 off just 83 balls against New Zealand, helping Australia win by 89 runs.
Ashleigh Gardner admits to being a Virat Kohli admirer
Meanwhile, in the lead-up to the World Cup, Ashleigh Gardner and teammate Georgia Voll did a fun activity where they guessed each other's choices. When asked about Gardner’s favourite cricketer, both players wrote Virat Kohli on their whiteboard.
Gardner's esteem for Kohli would be an indication of how far-reaching the latter's cricketing impact extends globally, even outside India.
Kohli’s consistency, work ethic, and batting brilliance have inspired players worldwide. An Australian cricketer acknowledging him as her favourite would only reaffirm his stature in international cricket.
Gardner sees a big jump in WODI rankings
Australia’s Ashleigh Gardner has made a stunning rise in the ICC Women’s ODI batters rankings following her brilliant show during the 2025 Women's World Cup.
Gardner scored a brilliant century against New Zealand, and her innings showcased aggressive strokeplay, excellent timing, and calmness under pressure, helping her climb 7 spots to reach 5th place with 697 points.
Currently, Australia Women are placed third on the points table with 3 points in 2 games. They’ll next face Pakistan on October 8.
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