Alyssa Healy, the 35-year-old Australian wicket-keeper and captain, has announced her decision to retire from all forms of cricket after the upcoming series against India. With over 7,000 runs and 275 dismissals under her belt in various formats, Healy is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of her generation.
Healy's impressive career has seen her lead Australia to a historic 16-0 whitewash of England in the Ashes in 2025. She has also won the World Cup twice and the T20 World Cup on six occasions. The veteran cricketer has been an integral part of the Australian team, known for her exceptional skill, leadership qualities, and dedication to the sport.
In a statement, Healy explained that she had "somewhat lost that competitive edge" that had driven her throughout her career, prompting her decision to retire. She expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to represent her country and said she would genuinely miss her teammates, singing the national anthem and walking out to open the batting for Australia.
Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg praised Healy's contributions to the sport, describing her as "one of the all-time greats" who has made an immeasurable impact on and off the field. The series against India is set to be a fitting farewell for Healy, with Australia hosting their Asian rivals in a Test match, three one-day internationals, and three T20 matches in February and March.
As Healy embarks on this new chapter in her life, she will also be leaving behind a successful broadcasting career as a pundit and commentator. With a legacy that is sure to be remembered for years to come, Alyssa Healy's retirement marks the end of an era for Australian cricket.
Healy's impressive career has seen her lead Australia to a historic 16-0 whitewash of England in the Ashes in 2025. She has also won the World Cup twice and the T20 World Cup on six occasions. The veteran cricketer has been an integral part of the Australian team, known for her exceptional skill, leadership qualities, and dedication to the sport.
In a statement, Healy explained that she had "somewhat lost that competitive edge" that had driven her throughout her career, prompting her decision to retire. She expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to represent her country and said she would genuinely miss her teammates, singing the national anthem and walking out to open the batting for Australia.
Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg praised Healy's contributions to the sport, describing her as "one of the all-time greats" who has made an immeasurable impact on and off the field. The series against India is set to be a fitting farewell for Healy, with Australia hosting their Asian rivals in a Test match, three one-day internationals, and three T20 matches in February and March.
As Healy embarks on this new chapter in her life, she will also be leaving behind a successful broadcasting career as a pundit and commentator. With a legacy that is sure to be remembered for years to come, Alyssa Healy's retirement marks the end of an era for Australian cricket.
She's been saying it's coming for ages, and now she finally is 
. 7,000 runs and 275 dismissals? That's no joke! I think she's earned her rest, though - leading Australia to a 16-0 whitewash of England in the Ashes last year was huge, and winning the World Cup twice isn't bad either 
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. She's been playing for ages! But hey, sometimes you know when it's time to hang up your boots, right? And I think she'll be remembered as one of the greatest cricketers ever - that's not something you can fake 
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. It's going to be a big adjustment without her leading them out onto the field. But hey, there are always plenty of talented young players coming through... maybe they'll even be able to fill her shoes 
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... she's been my ultimate girl crush since I was like 12 
. I mean, who wouldn't want a captain with her skills on the field? 
She's always been so inspiring to me, especially when she led Australia to that Ashes whitewash in 2025 
... I was literally screaming at my TV like crazy 
. And yeah, I'm gonna miss watching her sing the national anthem before matches 
... she's got such an amazing voice, right? 
Now, I don't know what I'll do without seeing her on the field anymore 
. Anyway, I'm gonna miss watching her broadcast stuff too 
. Time for new hero crushes, I guess 
... wish Alezzz all the best in whatever comes next 
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! She was such a powerhouse, always giving it her all and leading by example. I mean, 16-0 whitewash in the Ashes? That's just insane 
! And she did it all with that same infectious smile on her face 
. It's bittersweet seeing her hang up her boots, but at least we get to see her shine in a different way as a pundit and commentator 
. She deserves all the accolades for the incredible career she had – 7,000+ runs? Unbelievable! 
And I know she'll be leaving behind some big shoes to fill, but whoever takes over will have huge boots to step into 
And all those World Cups... she's literally a legend of the sport. I'm so sad for her, but at the same time, I know she's made the right decision. She'd been talking about losing that competitive edge and it sounds like she's truly done with cricket now. But we'll still get to see her on TV as a pundit, so that's a consolation 
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! She's been such a dominant force in the game and it's crazy to think about Australia going on without her 
. I mean we've got some talented young players coming up but you can't replace someone like Alyssa, she's had an incredible career and has led the country to so many amazing victories 
. The fact that she's retiring from all forms of cricket is just crazy, I feel like I'm gonna miss watching her play even more than I already will 
. She deserves every bit of praise going out to her though, Todd Greenberg said it well, she's one of the all-time greats 
still, she'll be missed on and off the field. her leadership qualities were pretty inspiring, especially when they won the world cup twice 
as for leaving the broadcasting career, i'm not sure what's gonna happen next but i hope she stays involved in cricket somehow 
she's definitely one of the all-time greats!
. It's no surprise she's lost that competitive edge tho, we've all been there 
. She'll be sadly missed on the pitch but I'm sure her legacy will live on through all the amazing memories she's made for Australian cricket 
. It's crazy to think she's led Australia to those epic Ashes wins, 16-0 whitewash vs England! 
That's something no one will ever forget. And I love that she's taking the time to reflect on her competitive edge - sometimes you just know when it's time to pass the baton to the next gen 
. Will be following her broadcasting career with interest too 
. Big congrats to her & all her teammates for an incredible journey!
. 7,000 runs is a huge number, but what really impresses me is how well she adapted her game as she got older, becoming an even more effective leader on the field 
. It's amazing to think about all the milestones she's reached - 16-0 Ashes, two World Cups... that's some serious achievement 
. She's always been so passionate and knowledgeable about the game, I've no doubt she'll make a great commentator. And yeah, the India series is gonna be a bittersweet moment for everyone - it's Healy's swansong, but also a chance to send her off in style 
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. Whoever that may be, they've got big shoes to fill... literally 
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. And I love how Cricket Australia is giving her such a great sendoff - hosting India in some amazing matches 
, and it's amazing to see how much she's contributed not just to cricket but to Australian culture too. She's more than just a player, she's a legend 
. She was never exactly known for her longevity in the sport, always getting picked apart by the media about how long she'd last before hanging up her boots. I mean, 35 is still pretty young for a female cricketer to be retiring, especially when you consider what some of the guys are doing at that age (looking at you, David Warner 
, she deserves a big farewell though, gotta respect her decision, 16 world cup wins is no joke