Ashleigh Gardner Backs Australia as World’s Best Ahead of India’s 2026 Tour
Gardner says sharpening decision-making under pressure is the priority before India’s Feb–Mar tour.
Overview
- Australia will host India for a three-format home series in February and March 2026 featuring three T20Is, three ODIs and a Test.
- India enter as the newly crowned 50-over world champions in the teams’ first meeting since their ODI World Cup semifinal win over Australia.
- Gardner asserted Australia remain the top side despite recent exits in the 2024 T20 World Cup and the latest ODI World Cup semifinals.
- She highlighted winning small moments and maintaining mental clarity in high-pressure situations as the key areas to address.
- Pointing to home familiarity, Gardner said Australia aim to use local conditions against a confident India while leaning on their strong year-long consistency.