Alyssa Healy Announces Retirement After India Series
Alyssa Healy announces retirement from cricket after captaining Australia in the upcoming white-ball series against India.
Australia captain Alyssa Healy has confirmed that she will retire from all forms of international cricket following the upcoming multi-format home series against India in February–March. While she will not feature in the T20I leg as Australia prepares for the T20 World Cup, Healy will continue to lead the side in the ODI series and the one-off day-night Test in Perth.
Healy’s decision marks the end of a remarkable 15-year international career that began in 2010 when she made her debut against New Zealand at just 19 years of age. By the time she retires, Healy will have represented Australia in 162 T20Is, 126 ODIs, and 11 Tests, cementing her status as one of the most accomplished players in women’s cricket history.
Widely regarded as one of the most explosive wicketkeeper-batters the game has seen, Healy holds the record for the most dismissals in women’s T20 internationals. Her legacy includes being part of eight ICC World Cup-winning squads, comprising six T20 World Cups and two ODI World Cups, along with a gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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In 2023, Healy took over as Australia’s full-time captain following Meg Lanning’s retirement and delivered immediate success. Under her leadership, Australia recorded a historic Ashes whitewash against England and reached the semi-finals of both the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup and the 2025 Women’s World Cup, reinforcing the team’s global dominance.
At the domestic level, Healy enjoyed sustained success with the Sydney Sixers in the Women’s Big Bash League, scoring over 3,000 runs across 11 seasons and winning two titles. She also captained the UP Warriorz in the Women’s Premier League, further showcasing her leadership credentials beyond the international arena.
Reflecting on her decision, Healy said the timing felt right despite her continued love for representing Australia. Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg hailed her as “one of the all-time greats,” praising her influence on and off the field. As Australia prepares to host India in February, the series is set to serve as a fitting farewell for one of the modern greats of the women’s game.
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