Ashlee Gardner Set to Lead Australia in New Zealand T20 Series

In the event that Sophie Molinkx remains sidelined, vice‑captain Ashlee Gardner is slated to take over the armband for the New Zealand Twenty‑20 series. Gardner has been in the squad as a specialist batter and has already captained Australia in warm‑up matches. Selector Flaggler emphasized that personal matters surrounding Gardner will not affect her on‑field performance and that she is ready to guide the side through the upcoming games.