Australia Captain Alyssa Healy Set to Retire After India Series. Australia captain Alyssa Healy has announced her retirement from all cricket. She will step away after the multi-format home series against India. The series will be played in February and March 2026 in Australia.
Eight World Cups and a Career Full of Records
Healy is one of the most successful players in women’s cricket. She has won a remarkable eight World Cup titles with Australia. These include six T20 World Cups and two ODI World Cups. The 35-year-old made her international debut in 2010. She quickly became a key player with her aggressive batting style. Healy also set high standards as a world-class wicketkeeper.
Across all formats, Healy scored over 7,000 international runs. She hit several match-winning centuries in big tournaments. Her 170 in the 2022 ODI World Cup final remains historic. That knock is the highest individual score in a women’s World Cup final. She also completed more than 275 dismissals as a wicketkeeper. Healy holds records for dismissals in women’s T20 internationals.
Healy became Australia’s captain after Meg Lanning stepped down in 2023. Under her leadership, Australia continued to dominate world cricket. The team remained number one in multiple formats. Her final assignment will be a high-profile series against India. The tour includes T20Is, ODIs, and a one-off day-night test. The Test match will be played in Perth in early March 2026.
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Healy will miss part of the T20I leg to manage her workload. She is expected to lead the team in ODIs and the Test. Cricket Australia praised her contribution to the women’s game. Fans and former players called her a true legend. Healy’s retirement will mark the end of a dominant era. Her impact will be felt long after her final match.