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Lost That Competitive Edge: Alyssa Healy Announces Retirement, Australian PM Reacts

January 13, 2026

Alyssa Healy, the captain of the Australian women's cricket team, has announced her retirement from international cricket after the upcoming series against India. The 35-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman, who has had a stellar 16-year career, cited a loss of competitive edge as a factor in her decision.

Lost That Competitive Edge: Alyssa Healy Announces Retirement, Australian PM Reacts

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Key Highlights

Healy has scored over 7,000 runs across all formats and achieved 275 dismissals.
She has won six T20 World Cups and two ODI World Cups during her career.
Healy holds the record for the highest individual score in an ODI World Cup final (170).
She has been captain of the team since the end of 2023.
Healy announced her retirement following Australia's defeat in the 2025 ODI World Cup semi-final.

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Lost That Competitive Edge: Alyssa Healy Announces Retirement, Australian PM Reacts

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