Australia vice-captain Ashleigh Gardner in spotlight after wife’s shocking Instagram story names teammate: “This is who my wife cheated on me with..”

Australia women’s cricket vice-captain Ashleigh Gardner has been drawn into a major personal controversy after her wife, Monica Wright, publicly accused her of being unfaithful and named a teammate as the alleged third person.

Instagram Allegations Go Public

In a series of Instagram posts, Wright alleged that Gardner cheated on her. She also shared a photo of Australia opener Georgia Voll with the caption: "This is who my wife cheated on me with..."

The posts came shortly after the Daily Mail reported that Gardner and Wright had separated following a difficult and bitter breakdown of their marriage.

Social Media Moves After Split

Wright has since deleted all photos featuring Gardner from her Instagram profile, including pictures from their wedding ceremony, signaling a clear fallout between the two.

No Response from Players Yet

So far, neither Gardner nor Voll has issued any public statement addressing the allegations made by Wright.

Wedding Took Place in 2025

Gardner and Wright tied the knot in April 2025 in a ceremony attended by several members of Australia’s women’s cricket team.

The relationship reportedly began to unravel within just two months, while Ashleigh Gardner was in India for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup. Later that year, Gardner is believed to have moved out of their shared home, reportedly leaving behind only their wedding rings. The separation sent shockwaves through Australia’s close-knit women’s team, especially as Monica Wright had developed strong bonds with several players over the past five years. The breakup was said to be particularly heartbreaking, as the couple had been planning to start a family and had even booked an appointment at a fertility clinic before parting ways, according to TOI.

[With TOI inputs]