Summary
Alyssa Healy, captain of Australia's women's cricket team, announced she will retire after the series against India. Healy has had a 15-year career with two ODI World Cup wins and six T20 World Cup victories. She holds the record for most dismissals in women’s T20 international cricket.
Key Facts
- Alyssa Healy has been part of Australia's women's cricket team for 15 years.
- She plans to retire after playing against India in February and March.
- At 35, she has won two ODI World Cups and six T20 World Cups with the team.
- Healy has scored 3,563 runs in ODIs and 3,054 runs in T20s for Australia.
- She holds the record for most dismissals (126) in women's T20 international cricket.
- Healy became the full-time captain in 2023, leading Australia to a 16-0 series win over England.
- She announced her retirement from T20 internationals before the upcoming series.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Cricket Australia chief Todd Greenberg praised Healy's contribution to the sport.
