Australian cricketer Alyssa Healy has announced her retirement following a 15-year career. Her final match is scheduled to be a Test against India, taking place from March 6-9 in Perth.
Healy's commentary during the recent Ashes series received positive feedback, suggesting a potential future in media. Her husband, Mitchell Starc, indicated that Healy was surprised by the favorable reception to her media contributions and expressed her enjoyment of the role.
Healy has previously stated an interest in starting a family after her retirement from cricket.
Throughout her career, Healy was a prominent figure in Australia's dominant women's cricket era, playing alongside Meg Lanning and Ellyse Perry. Her accolades include being named ICC Women's T20I Cricketer of the Year twice, accumulating over 7,000 international runs, and achieving 275 dismissals.
Mitchell Starc also commented on Healy's evolution as a player, particularly after she assumed the captaincy in 2023, noting her dedication to team goals. Healy reportedly maintains a strong desire to conclude her career with a positive performance against India.