Alyssa Healy, the esteemed captain of the Australian women's cricket team, has officially announced her decision to retire from all forms of international cricket following the upcoming multi-format home series against India in February-March 2026. The announcement was made on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, marking the end of a remarkable 16-year career. Healy, 35, revealed her decision on the 'Willow Talk' podcast, stating that she has 'somewhat lost that competitive edge' that has driven her throughout her illustrious career and also cited mental fatigue and recurring injuries as contributing factors. While she will lead Australia in the One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and the crucial one-off Test match against India, she has opted out of the T20 Internationals (T20Is) in the series. This strategic move aims to allow the Australian team to prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup in her absence, fostering new leadership and team combinations. Her final international appearance will be in the Test match against India, scheduled to be played in Perth from March 6-9. Healy has been a cornerstone of Australia's dominant era in women's cricket, taking over the captaincy from Meg Lanning in 2023. Her career highlights include being an eight-time World Cup winner (six T20 World Cups and two ODI World Cups) and holding the record for the most dismissals by a wicketkeeper in women's T20 Internationals. Her retirement marks a significant moment for international cricket, especially for fans in India, given the upcoming series will be her last.