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Ashleigh Gardner retained by Birmingham Phoenix for The Hundred 2021

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Birmingham Phoenix announced the retention of the Australia allrounder Ashleigh Gardner for the inaugural season of The Hundred in 2021. Along with Gardner, Warwickshire and Central Sparks batters Ria Fackrell, Eve Jones and Marie Kelly were signed by the Edgbaston based franchise. 



Speaking about the retention, Gardner said that she is excited about playing for the Phoenix in the first season. "I can't wait to get going in next year's competition and to continue working with head coach Ben Sawyer, who I know so well from Sydney Sixers and the Australia women's team," she stated.



She felt that the players around the world are excited about The Hundred, adding, "it's fantastic to see so many of the best players coming for this first competition."



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"I believe that we've got a great chance of going all of the way and bringing the trophy back to Birmingham."



Gardner will be joining the England batter Amy Jones to play under the New Zealand allrounder Sophie Devine, who was announced as the captain of the Phoenix earlier in October.  



Birmingham Phoenix Squad so far: Sophie Devine (c), Amy Jones, Ashleigh Gardner, Eve Jones, Ria Fackrell, Marie Kelly
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