Ashleigh Gardner of Australia was ruled out of the rest of the T20i series against New Zealand 2025; Replacement announced

In a major blow to the Australia The women’s cricket team, regular allrounder Ashleigh Gardner has been excluded from the rest of the T20i tour of New Zealand Because of a broken right right index. The incident took place in the first match of T20I against Auckland when Gardner tried to make a fierce return from New Zealand again Sophie DevineAsking First Aid at the point and after explorations that confirm rest. With Gardner returning to Sydney for more evaluation and treatment, it has not been its replacement.

Once shocking: Ashleigh Gardner’s injury

Gardner’s tragic injury took place on the 17th on the game, where he turned and tried to catch a capture that returned to him with immense power. The blow was bad enough to require urgent care of medical staff, and while he was able to make a good number of points, it was clear that he could not continue in the series once the explorations revealed the break. It is not only a personal mishap for Gardner, but also has a problem for the Australian side, as they seek to take advantage of their recent impetus to the series against New Zealand.

Australia had won the first T20I for a margin of eight doctors with the support of Gardner for a limited time before the injury. The side easily pursued the total of New Zealand, 137/2 with Beth Mooney and Georgia Full By marking half a century to lead the program. Gardner will miss himself, as he was a crucial player in the field, as well as the role of being vice-chic under the leadership of Tahlia McGrath.

An ascending star receives the maiden call

After Gardner’s injury, selectors have looked Charli KnottA Queensland All -Rounder without any, which has been making waves on the house cricket this summer. Knott’s performance in National League of Cricket Women (WNCL) It was awesome, as it became the fourth scorer of the season, scoring 542 runs at a strike rate of 54.2. His most prominent point was when he made his first WNCL century: 110 winner of the match South Australia—Provant she has what she needs to be a valuable asset of the national team.

Knott selection is not only a recognition of its current form but also a sign of Cricket AustraliaThe desire to develop young players from the team. His integral capacity, which took 12 doctors at 28.66, makes him an exciting inclusion, as Australia is preparing for the next games.

A change in leadership: Who will increase?

With Gardner, there are questions about leadership in the field. Ellyse Perry You will be asked to occupy the attached position of Captain McGrat while Gardner is outside. Perry’s experience will be important as Australia tries to win a series against New Zealand, who are currently leading 1-0 after the first game.

In addition to that, Alana King It is also expected that Gardner replaces the XI interpretation after being impacted outside the opening game, although he played well in the entire Ashes series. The addition of King would help to strengthen the Australian bowling line, as they are directed to the one that is proposed by a second T20i very disputed in the oval of the Bay of Taranga.

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Australia on his way to victory against the series

The Australian side is preparing for its next meeting against New Zealand on Sunday. After the victory commanding in the first game, in which they pursued 138 straps comfortably, there is hope with respect to their ability to seal the series soon. But players like Mooney have emphasized that there is still room for improvement, especially in the field and acclimatization to local conditions.

Mooney said after the game that, while working well in general, there were a rally that could be addressed before again in New Zealand.

, I think if we are really critical, we probably let some runs go to the back of the field, just a few infidels and things like that, things like that,“He said in the post-party presentation, leaving aside confidence in his ability to work well for family reasons.

With Australia, who went through this tour of one of his main points, the point of view will be in Knott and King to increase and make his contributions count. The second T20I will not only put its depth in the test, but it will also be a platform for the stars in Australia in the women’s cricket.

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This article was first published in Womencricket.cominto Cricket time Business.