Australia captain, women’s cricket great Alyssa Healy to retire

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Hafsa AdilJanuary 13, 2026 at 07:35 AM

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Australian women's cricket captain Alyssa Healy, a record-breaking wicketkeeper-batter, will retire from international cricket after the upcoming series against India in February and March 2026. The 35-year-old, who debuted in 2010, has been a key player for 15 years, contributing to two ODI World Cup wins and six T20 World Cup titles. Healy, who succeeded Meg Lanning as captain in late 2023, cited a decline in her competitive drive as the reason for her decision. She has already retired from T20 internationals. Healy leaves the sport with 3,563 ODI runs, 3,054 T20 runs, and a record 126 dismissals in women’s T20 international cricket. Her final matches will include three ODIs and one Test against India.

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