Sydney, Dec. 28 -- Ashleigh Gardner says she would be ready to take up the Australian captaincy if given the opportunity, even though it's not a role she has ever dreamt of holding.
The past 12 months has seen Gardner make major advances in her leadership experience, with the allrounder taking over charge of sides in three different T20 leagues around the world. She will start the new year with a flight to India where she will again lead the Gujarat Giants in the Women's Premier League (WPL).
Gardner had taken over the captaincy at the franchise from Australian teammate Beth Mooney last season and guided them to their first-ever playoffs finish.
Another leadership opportunity came mid-year in the UK, when England captain Natalie Sciver-B...