Australia female captain Alyssa Healy He has announced his retirement from international cricket, confirming the upcoming multi-format home series against India His swansong will take place in February-March. One of the most influential figures in women’s cricket over the past decade, Alyssa will step away from the international stage after leading Australia in the ODI series and the one-off day-night Test in Perth. She has opted out of the T20Is, citing the team’s preparation plans for this year’s Women’s T20 World Cup.
Alyssa Healy’s decision was driven by time and team priorities
Explaining her decision, Alyssa revealed that her love for representing Australia remains strong, but the competitive edge that fueled her long career is beginning to fade. With Australia focusing on long-term planning and World Cup preparations, the wicketkeeper-batsman felt it was the right time to allow the next generation to step up, especially in the shortest format.
However, the India series holds special significance. Elissa will captain the side in both the ODIs and the historic pink-ball Test, ensuring that her career will end on home soil in a major series on the international calendar.
“It is with mixed emotions that the upcoming India series will be my last for Australia. I still love playing for my country, but I feel that the competitive edge that has driven me for so long is no longer the same. The time feels right.” Alyssa said as quoted by cricket.com.au.
From teenage newcomer to global superstar
Niece of Australia’s former male wicketkeeper Ian HealyAlyssa made her international debut in 2010 at the age of 19 against New Zealand. Over the next 15 years, he redefined the role of a wicketkeeper-batsman, combining explosive opening batting with distinctive glovework. She is set to finish her career with 162 T20I caps, 126 ODIs and 11 Tests for Australia, as well as a world-record 126 dismissals in Women’s T20Is.
Considered one of the most destructive batsmen in the women’s game, Alyssa holds several historical records, including the highest individual score in a World Cup final and the most dismissals by a wicketkeeper in women’s T20 International cricket.
Leadership era and major achievements
Elissa took over as Australia’s full-time captain in 2023 following the retirement of meg lanning. His tenure was highlighted by England’s historic 16–0 multi-format Ashes whitewash, a result that underlined Australia’s dominance. Under her leadership, Australia also reached the semi-finals of both the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup and the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup.
During her career, Alyssa was part of eight ICC World Cup-winning campaigns – six T20 titles and two ODI titles – and also played a key role in Australia’s gold medal win at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Awards and influence beyond international cricket
Individually, Alyssa’s excellence was recognized Belinda Clark Award in 2019 and ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year Honors in 2018 and 2019. Domestically, she became a modern icon for the Sydney Sixers, scoring over 3,000 runs in 11 Women’s Big Bash League seasons and winning two titles. She also captained and participated in the Women’s Premier League UP WarriorsDue to which her influence on the global development of women’s sports further increased.
This article was first published here WomenCricket.comA Cricket Times Company.
