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Australia great Healy to retire from cricket

Australia great Healy to retire from cricket

Summary

Alyssa Healy, the captain of Australia's women's cricket team, will retire after the upcoming series against India. Healy has had a successful career with over 7,000 runs and 275 dismissals and has won numerous World Cups.

Key Facts

  • Alyssa Healy announced her retirement from all forms of cricket after the series against India.
  • She has scored over 7,000 runs and recorded 275 dismissals in her cricket career.
  • Healy played a key role in Australia's 16-0 Ashes win against England in 2025.
  • She has won the World Cup twice and six T20 World Cups.
  • Healy holds the highest individual score of 170 in a World Cup final.
  • She is related to former wicket-keeper Ian Healy and is married to bowler Mitchell Starc.
  • Healy works as a pundit and commentator in broadcasting.
  • Australia will play a series of matches against India in February and March.

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