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Gardner’s estranged wife demands vice-captaincy stripped
Monica Wright, estranged wife of Australia women's vice-captain Ashleigh Gardner, has publicly called for Gardner to be removed from the leadership role and criticised Cricket Australia's silence over her allegations of an…
The Story in Brief
Monica Wright, estranged wife of Australia women's vice-captain Ashleigh Gardner, has publicly called for Gardner to be removed from the leadership role and criticised Cricket Australia's silence over her allegations of an affair with teammate Georgia Voll. Wright told Code Sports that holding a leadership position required a higher moral standard, and questioned why CA had not addressed the matter.
Cricket Australia has declined to comment on the specific allegations, stating it treats the situation as a private matter while enforcing workplace policies. Gardner's Big Bash side, Sydney Sixers, has backed her, with general manager Rachael Haynes confirming Gardner will remain captain. Gardner and Voll have not responded.
The Indian Opinion
Two narratives compete here: one demands swift action over an alleged power imbalance, the other insists it is a private matter. Neither is fully honest. Wright's accusations are serious, but CA's policy exists precisely for such cases. The real test will be whether CA conducts a proper investigation under its Respect at Work policy and makes findings public. If it does, the verdict will matter more than social media campaigns.
Sources (3): timesofindia.indiatimes.com, sports.ndtv.com, sports.ndtv.com (2)
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Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources.
