Australia’s Ashleigh Gardner named To Lead Governor-General’s XI for their 50-over match against Pakistan.
Opportunity to test your leadership Potential:-
The Governor-General’s XI match is back tomorrow, and Ashleigh Gardner will have the opportunity to test his leadership abilities against an international side.
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Ashley Gardner will have the opportunity to test his leadership credentials against an international team with the all-rounder named captain of the Governor-General’s XI to play Pakistan in a 50-over match on Friday.
The Governor-General’s XI match – inspired by the annual Prime Minister’s XI game – is a traditional fixture in the calendar and returns for the first time since the pandemic some of Australia’s best young and experienced talent against a touring team.
Took over the vice-captaincy of the Sydney Sixers:-
Gardner had vice-captained the Sydney Sixers prior to an outstanding Webber WBBL|08 campaign, and despite not having an official leadership title within the Australian team, he regularly took on more responsibilities as a senior player within the team. It has been said to take
Gardner would start the 2023 season in fine form, which was rewarded with a climb to the top of the ICC T20I all-rounder rankings after a remarkable finish to 2022.
The 25-year-old played his part in the middle order during Australia’s recent T20I series win against India and was named Player of the Series after scoring 115 runs at a strike rate of 166.6. Took wickets at an average of 18.28.
The Governor-General’s XI match will begin at 10:05 AM local Brisbane time on 13 January at Allan Border Field with free admission for fans. It will also be broadcast live on Fox Cricket via Foxtel and Kayo.
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Australia vs Pakistan ODI Squad:-
Australia ODI squad: 1. Meg Lanning (c), 2. Tahlia McGrath (VC), 3. D’arcy Brown, 4. Nicola Carey, 5. Ashleigh Gardner, 6. Kim Garth, 7. Jess Jonassen, 8. Alana King, 9. Phoebe Litchfield, 10. Beth Mooney, 11. Ellyse Perry, 12. Megan Schutt, 13. Annabel Sutherland.
Pakistan ODI squad: 1. Bismah Maroof (c), 2. Aliya Riaz, 3. Ayesha Naseem, 4. Diana Baig, 5. Fatima Sana, 6. Ghulam Fatima, 7. Kayanat Imtiaz, 8. Muneeba Ali, 9. Nashra Sandhu, 10. Nida Dar, 11. Omima Sohail, 12. Sadaf Shamas, 13. Sadia Iqbal, 14. Sidra Amin, 15. Sidra Nawaz.
