Australian captain Alyssa Healy to retire from international cricket after India series

On Tuesday, January 13, Australia captain Alyssa Healy announced that she will retire from international cricket after the forthcoming multi-format home series against India in February and March this year.

Furthermore, Healy also confirmed that she will not compete in the three-match T20I series, citing the team's preparation for this year's ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, but will lead the side in the ODIs and one-off day-night Test in Perth.

For the unversed, Healy made her international debut in 2010 against New Zealand. In her 16-year career, she is set to finish with 162 T20Is, 126 ODIs, and 11 Tests for Australia. She holds the record for the most dismissals (126) in T20Is.

Healy emerged as Australia's full-time captain in 2023 after Meg Lanning's retirement. Under her captaincy, Australia reached the semi-finals in both the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup and the 2025 Women's World Cup. She also propelled Australia to a 16-0 multi-format Ashes whitewash against England.

"It's with mixed emotions that the upcoming India series will be my last for Australia. I still love playing for my country, but I feel the competitive edge that's driven me for so long isn't quite the same anymore. The timing feels right,” Healy said. 

"I won't be going to the T20 World Cup this year and, given the limited preparation time the team has, I won't be part of the T20s against India. But I'm excited to finish my career by captaining the ODI and Test sides at home in one of the biggest series on our calendar,” she added.

"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," Healy stated.

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