Alyssa Healy, one of the most iconic figures in women’s cricket, has announced her retirement from all forms of the game following Australia’s upcoming multi-format series against India.
Healy, 35, will conclude her 15-year international career with nearly 300 matches, over 7,000 runs and 275 dismissals since her debut in 2010. Widely regarded as one of the finest wicketkeepers and most explosive batters in the world, Healy has left a lasting mark on the game.
A decorated 15-year international career
Taking over as full-time Australian captain in 2023, Healy led Australia to a historic 16-0 whitewash of England. She has been a key figure in Australia’s dominance, contributing to eight ICC World Cup titles and holding multiple records, including:
- Highest individual score in a Women’s World Cup Final
- Most dismissals by a wicketkeeper in T20 Internationals
Her accolades include the 2019 Belinda Clark Award, and she was twice named ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year. Healy also played a pivotal role in Australia’s 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medal victory.
Impact in domestic cricket
A founding member of the Sydney Sixers in the WBBL, Healy scored over 3,000 runs across 11 seasons and won two titles. She also helped New South Wales to a remarkable 11 Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) titles.
Healy’s statement on retirement
“It’s with mixed emotions that the upcoming India series will be my last for Australia. 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.
Knowing I won’t be going to the T20 World Cup this year and the limited preparation time the team has, I won’t be part of the T20s against India, but I’m excited to have the opportunity to finish my career and captain the ODI and Test side at home against India – one of the biggest series on the calendar for us.
I’ll genuinely miss my teammates, 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.”
Tributes from Cricket Australia
Todd Greenberg, CEO of Cricket Australia, paid tribute to Healy’s impact on and off the field:
“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.
On behalf of Australian Cricket, I’d like to thank Alyssa and congratulate her on an incredible career that has inspired so many and changed the game for the better.
We look forward to celebrating her achievements throughout the series against India.”
The India series will now serve as a fitting farewell for one of the most celebrated cricketers of her generation. Healy will lead Australia in the ODIs and Test match, closing the chapter on a glittering career in front of home fans.
