In a bombshell development that could mark the end of an era in Australian women’s cricket, reports suggest superstar wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy is seriously considering retiring from international cricket after the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Sources close to Cricket Australia (CA) have revealed Healy, 36 by the time of the tournament, is privately weighing a farewell to the game’s biggest stage — sending shockwaves through the cricketing world and sparking frantic debates about Australia’s future.
Insiders say Healy, who has redefined the art of opening in T20s with her fearless strokeplay and big-match temperament, is motivated by a desire to bow out on her own terms while still at the top of her game. “Alyssa has achieved almost everything there is in women’s cricket,” a senior CA official revealed anonymously. “She wants to go out with one final World Cup campaign and then explore coaching, commentary, and spending more time with family.”
Healy’s retirement would leave an enormous void. Since debuting in 2010, she has amassed over 2,500 T20I runs, smashed record-breaking innings including a 148* in a World Cup final, and lifted multiple ICC trophies. Her energy behind the stumps and fearless presence at the top of the order have been instrumental in Australia’s dominance of the women’s game for over a decade.
The rumors have sent social media into meltdown, with hashtags like #HealyFarewell and #AlyssaRetires trending globally. Fans have expressed heartbreak at the thought of losing one of Australia’s greatest-ever cricketers, while former teammates have urged supporters to celebrate her legacy regardless of her final decision.
Legendary Australian captain Meg Lanning, who retired herself in 2023, weighed in on a sports podcast: “Alyssa has been the heartbeat of this team. If she does decide to retire, it will be a massive moment not just for Australian cricket but for women’s cricket worldwide.”
Meanwhile, selectors are reportedly already mapping out succession plans, with names like Beth Mooney and Georgia Redmayne being considered for long-term wicketkeeping and leadership roles. But many warn that replacing Healy’s match-winning ability and big-game mentality will take time.
Neither Healy nor Cricket Australia has commented publicly on the reports, but an official statement could come closer to the tournament.
Will Alyssa Healy bid farewell after a final shot at World Cup glory — or will she surprise everyone by staying on? The countdown to the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup just got even more dramatic.