Ashley Gardnerof Australia The premier all-rounder remains steadfast in his belief that the team retains the title of the world’s best, despite recent times. ICC Tournament heartaches. The right-arm spinner and hard-hitting batsman stressed that he is focused on regaining his glory. ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales, From June 12. Based on his experience, Gardner insists that minimal tactical maintenance is needed, favoring execution in high-pressure moments.
High ambitions drive Ashley Gardner Aiming for a big impact for Australia
Despite back-to-back semi-final appearances in the 2024 T20 World Cup South Africa 134/5 and chased the 2025 ODI World Cup, losing to the champions India In a record 338 pursuits, Gardner insists his team remains superior. The 28-year-old all-rounder, with three previous World Cup titles and T20I stats of 19.93 batting average and 6.07 economy, is set to bounce back in Group A as well. IndiaPakistan, South Africaand Nepal qualifiers.
“The last few World Cups have been disappointing in their endings. But I can sit here comfortably and say that I still believe that we are the best team. It’s just making sure we show it in the moments when it really matters. So I’m thinking about June next year, it’s a long time coming but realistically it’s not and it’s coming very soon,Gardner told AAP news.
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Australia’s build-up is boosted by a multi-format home series against 2025 ODI World Cup winners India in February-March 2026, comprising three T20Is, three ODIs in Hobart, Brisbane and a one-off Test in Perth. This white-ball focus sharpens T20 preparations, especially against Group A rivals India in the blockbuster Lord’s clash on June 28.
Gardner, fresh from ODI centuries of 104* against England and 115 against New Zealand in 2025, rejects an overhaul.
“I think there won’t be too many dramatic changes. I don’t think it is necessary. It’s the little moments where we don’t think we’ve earned more and the kind that let the game flow as it goes. It will happen sometimes, but we need to make sure that if these things do happen, we have the tools and capabilities to recognize it and the tools to get out of it.“, he added. His leadership, elected captain Giants of Gujarat in WPL 2025Strengthens Australia’s depth between spin-friendly English conditions.
The series against India, which comes off the back of a World Cup win over South Africa, tests Australia’s top ICC T20I ranking edge despite recent slip-ups. Gardner’s determination signals a tactical adjustment to apply pressure, combining veterans with youngsters for a seventh T20 crown.
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This article was originally published here WomenCricket.coma Cricket Times company.
