Australian all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner revealed that her favourite cricketer is Virat Kohli. She shared it during a fun, light activity with her teammate, Georgia Voll. The game was to guess each other’s choices on a whiteboard. When asked about Gardner’s pick, both Voll and Gardner replied Virat Kohli. Apart from Virat Kohli’s global stardom as a batter, his cricket brilliance resonates with everyone worldwide.

Gardner’s admiration for Kohli is beyond any cricketing brilliance; his work ethic and consistency have inspired many cricketers across countries. For an Australian international to pick up Kohli as a favourite, it amasses the gravity of the Indian cricketer’s stardom.

Brilliant century helps Ashleigh Gardner rise in rankings

Ashleigh Gardner has also made headlines on the field as part of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025, hosted by India and Sri Lanka, where she played a pivotal role in a powerful victory over New Zealand, scoring a stunning 115 off 83 balls, which led to an 89-run win. Everything about her innings exuded match-winning potential; aggression when the ball was in the zone of her hitting, perfect timing with her footwork and hitting all while remaining calm & composed under pressure.

The performance has propelled Gardner to the ICC Women's ODI batter rankings significantly. She has risen seven spots to 5th position (697 points), reflecting her impact in the format. Australia Women are currently 3rd on the points table with 3 points, but only after 2 matches, as they look to lift against Pakistan on October 8. Gardner's current form indicates she is set for a massive impact in the tournament, while she will bring with her a love and admiration of Kohli and his batting style on her captivating cricket journey.