Gardner breaks silence on affair with teammate, retains vice-captaincy

Ash Gardner has retained her position as the vice-captain of Australia's women's cricket team despite her affair with teammate Georgia Voll. The affair led to the dissolution of Gardner's marriage to ex-wife Monica Wright, who previously criticized the lack of action from Cricket Australia regarding the situation. Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg maintained that Gardner remains a "highly regarded leader in our system."

Wright publicly questioned the lack of action by Cricket Australia, highlighting a perceived power imbalance in the relationship. Greenberg confirmed that CA had been aware of the relationship prior to its public disclosure and expressed support for Gardner's continued leadership. The Australian Cricket Board will implement additional policies to address conflicts of interest when similar situations arise in the future.

Gardner addressed the matter on Instagram, expressing gratitude for the CA Board's support and apologizing for the pain caused to those involved in the situation. She requested privacy for those affected and asked for respect for their personal matters. Greenberg emphasized the importance of respect for all parties involved and noted that Cricket Australia has strong policies in place to handle such situations.