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Gardner breaks records with spinning finger injured

Ashleigh Gardner achieved her record-breaking Ashes bowling with an injured spinning finger. (Simon Sturzaker/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Ashleigh Gardner has revealed her record-breaking 12 wickets against England came while battling ligament damage in her spinning finger during Australia's Ashes Test win.

Gardner was the star of Australia's 89-run victory over England at Trent Bridge, bagging 8-66 in the fourth innings to help bowl England out for 178 and end their pursuit of 268.

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