Australia Captain Alyssa Healy to Retire After India Home Series in 2026

Australia captain Alyssa Healy announced her retirement from international cricket following the upcoming multi-format home series against India in February-March 2026. The 35-year-old wicketkeeper-batter, who has played nearly 300 matches and won eight World Cup titles, cited mental fatigue, injuries, and a loss of competitive edge as reasons for her decision. She will skip the T20I leg and the 2026 T20 World Cup but will captain Australia in the ODIs and a one-off Test before retiring. Cricket Australia and teammates praised her influential career and leadership, while discussions about her successor are underway.