Australian cricket icon Alyssa Healy has declared her retirement from international competition, marking the conclusion of an extraordinary 15-year career following India’s upcoming tour. The 35-year-old wicketkeeper, who debuted nationally in 2010, will step away from the sport after captaining Australia in the ODI and test matches against India.
Healy’s retirement announcement comes with remarkable statistics that cement her legacy as one of cricket’s greatest players. With over 7,000 runs across all three international formats and 275 dismissals to her name, Healy has dominated women’s cricket throughout her tenure. Her unparalleled achievements include eight World Cup titles—six T20 championships and two ODI victories—making her one of the most decorated athletes in the sport’s history.
The veteran player holds multiple world records, including the highest individual score in an ODI World Cup final (170 against England in 2022), the most runs in a T20 international (148 not out against Sri Lanka in 2019), and the most dismissals in T20 internationals by any player, male or female (126).
Healy revealed her decision came with ‘mixed emotions,’ explaining that while she remains passionate about representing Australia, she has ‘somewhat lost that competitive edge’ that has driven her since the beginning of her career. She will not participate in the T20 matches against India due to limited preparation time ahead of the T20 World Cup, but will captain the ODI and test sides during what she described as ‘one of the biggest series on the calendar for us.’
The upcoming India tour features three T20s from February 15-21, followed by three one-day internationals from February 24-March 1, concluding with a test match in Perth from March 6-9. Should Healy play five of these matches, she will reach the milestone of 300 international appearances.
Beyond her playing career, Healy has established herself as a television commentator during recent years, including work during the Ashes series that she missed due to injury. She comes from a cricket dynasty, being married to Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc and the niece of former Australian wicketkeeper Ian Healy.
Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg praised Healy as ‘one of the all-time greats of the game’ who has made ‘an immeasurable contribution both on and off the field.’ The organization plans to celebrate her achievements throughout the India series.