Alyssa Healy Calls Time! AUS Legend Set To Retire After India Series In March

Australian cricket is set to farewell one of its modern greats.

Alyssa Healy will retire from international cricket in March, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable 15-year career after Australia’s home series against India.

Leader. Larrikin. Legend ❤️

After 15 unforgettable years as part of our team, Alyssa Healy will retire from all forms of cricket following our home series against India. pic.twitter.com/M7VenGA5En

— Australian Women’s Cricket Team 🏏 (@AusWomenCricket) January 12, 2026

The 35-year-old wicketkeeper-batter, who debuted as a teenager, has been a cornerstone of Australia’s dominance across formats.

Across nearly 300 international matches, Healy scored more than 7,000 runs and completed 275 dismissals, redefining the role of a wicketkeeper

with her explosive batting.

“It’s with mixed emotions that the upcoming India series will be my last for Australia,” Healy said on Tuesday.

“I’m still passionate about playing for Australia, but I’ve somewhat lost that competitive edge that’s driven me since the start. The time feels right.”

Nobody did it like Alyssa Healy ❤️🥹 pic.twitter.com/wwvtxhIX6f

— Australian Women’s Cricket Team 🏏 (@AusWomenCricket) January 13, 2026

Appointed Australia’s full-time captain in 2023 after Meg Lanning’s departure, Healy wasted little time stamping her authority, famously leading the side to a historic 16-0 whitewash of England. Widely regarded as one of the most destructive batters and finest keepers the women’s game has seen, she played a role in eight World Cup triumphs.

Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg hailed her legacy.
“Alyssa is one of the all-time greats of the game and has made an immeasurable contribution both on and off the field,” he said.

The niece of Australian Test great Ian Healy, Alyssa has also begun transitioning into broadcasting, recently featuring in commentary during the men’s Ashes series. She is expected to continue in media after retirement.

Her final international appearances will come in the ODI series and the one-off Test against India, part of a February–March tour that also includes T20s she will not play.

(with agency inputs)