Alyssa Healy to retire from all forms of cricket after India series

Australia captain Alyssa Healy, on Tuesday, January 13, announced that she will retire from all forms of cricket after the forthcoming multi-format home series against India in February and March.

Healy also revealed that she will not play in the three-match T20I series, citing the team's preparation for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, but will continue to lead the national team in the three-match ODI series and the only day-night Test in Perth.

Notably, Healy made her Australian debut against New Zealand in 2010. In her 16-year career, she is set to conclude her career with 162 T20Is, 126 ODIs, and 11 Tests, holding the record for the most dismissals (126) in the shortest format of the game.

"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 concluded.

Healy was elevated as Australia's full-time captain in 2023 after Meg Lanning's retirement. Under her captaincy, Australia advanced to the semi-finals in both the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup and the 2025 Women's World Cup.

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