Australian cricket icon Alyssa Healy has announced she will retire from all forms of international cricket following the upcoming multi-format series against India, bringing the curtain down on one of the most decorated careers in women’s cricket history.
The 35-year-old Australia captain and wicketkeeper-batter will play her final matches in February and March, when Australia host India for a Test match, three One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and three T20 Internationals. The series will serve as a farewell tour for a player widely regarded as one of the greatest ever to wear the green and gold.
A Career Defined by Excellence and Records
Healy made her international debut in February 2010 at just 19 years old, beginning a career that spanned more than 15 years at the top level. Across all formats, she amassed over 7,000 international runs and completed 275 dismissals as a wicketkeeper, combining elite glovework with explosive batting.
As captain, Healy led Australia to one of the most dominant achievements in modern cricket — a historic 16-0 Ashes whitewash of England in 2025, underlining Australia’s supremacy in the women’s game.
World Cup Glory and Iconic Performances
Healy’s legacy is closely tied to Australia’s dominance on the global stage. She won the Women’s Cricket World Cup twice and lifted the Women’s T20 World Cup six times, playing pivotal roles in multiple tournament triumphs.
One of her most iconic moments came in the 2022 World Cup final, when she scored a breathtaking 170 against England, the highest individual score ever recorded in a World Cup final, men’s or women’s. The innings cemented her reputation as a big-game player and one of the most destructive openers cricket has seen.
‘The Time Feels Right’ – Healy Explains Her Decision
Despite remaining passionate about representing Australia, Healy said she felt the competitive drive that had fuelled her career was beginning to fade.
“I’m still passionate about playing for Australia, but I’ve somewhat lost that competitive edge that’s kept me driven since the start, so the time feels right to call it a day,” Healy said.
“I’ll genuinely miss my team-mates, singing the team song and walking out to open the batting for Australia. Representing my country has been an incredible honour and I’m grateful for one last series in the green and gold.”
A Cricketing Family and Life Beyond the Pitch
Healy comes from a renowned cricketing lineage. She is married to Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc and is the niece of Ian Healy, one of Australia’s greatest wicketkeepers.
In recent years, Healy has also built a successful parallel career in broadcasting, working as a pundit and commentator — a path she is expected to continue following her retirement from playing.
Tributes Pour In from Cricket Australia
Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg paid tribute to Healy’s immense impact on the sport.
“Alyssa is one of the all-time greats of the game and has made an immeasurable contribution both on and off the field over her 15-year career,” Greenberg said.
“We look forward to celebrating her achievements throughout the series against India.”
A Farewell Series to Remember
Australia’s home series against India will now carry added significance, offering fans a final opportunity to watch one of the sport’s most influential figures in action. With her leadership, records and fearless style of play, Alyssa Healy leaves the game having helped redefine the standards of women’s cricket worldwide.
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