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Alyssa Healy to Retire After India Series, Skips T20s and World Cup

Her exit triggers a captaincy change for Australia ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.

Overview

  • The 35-year-old will finish by captaining Australia in three ODIs and a one-off Test at the WACA from March 6–9.
  • She will miss the three T20Is against India from February 15–21 and will not be part of Australia’s 2026 T20 World Cup squad.
  • Healy announced the decision on the Willow Talk podcast, citing a fading competitive edge after mentally taxing years and injuries.
  • Her international career spans nearly 300 matches with 7,000-plus runs and about 275 dismissals, including two ODI and six T20 World Cup titles.
  • Cricket Australia plans to celebrate her career during the India series, and media reports tip Tahlia McGrath or Ashleigh Gardner as likely captaincy successors.