Alysse Healy of Australia is chaired by Ashleigh Gardner and Ellyse Perry of Australia after playing their final international to win the match and series on the third day of the Australia vs India Women’s Test match at the WACA on March 8, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Alyssa Healy ended her international career on a high note after leading the Australian Women’s National Cricket Team to a 10-wicket victory over the Indian Women’s National Cricket Team in the one-off Test at the WACA Ground. The victory marked the end of Healy’s 16-year international career.After the match, the Australian captain said she was proud of the way the team had bounced back from the troubles in the T20s on the tour. “Really pleased with the effort. Coming back from the T20 series, I feel there was a bit of disappointment and a bit of uncertainty when I came into the group. But the way they’ve responded and stepped up and played in the last four games has been unbelievable and I’m really proud,” Healy said in her farewell speech.Also See: India vs New Zealand Live Score T20 World Cup Final 2026
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Healy also used the moment to highlight the importance of Test cricket in the women’s game. “I think the white ball doesn’t really give us the opportunity to set up batting or build an innings. Learning to play the longest form of the game is really important. Long live Test cricket and hopefully we’ll see more,” Healy said.
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The 35-year-old admitted the emotional moment really got to her just before she spoke to the team for the final time. “Honestly, it hits me right before I get back into that dressing room and be with the girls. I’m going to enjoy another bit and sing the team song one last time. But I’m really, really excited to see this group moving forward,” she said, adding that she believes the team will achieve “big things” under new captain Sophie Molineux.Healy also thanked the fans and praised the Indian team for competing in a hectic schedule. “When you’re representing your country and competing at the highest level, you’re kind of in this bubble. You just want to win games and compete and you probably don’t realize what’s going on outside. To feel that love and support over the last week has been amazing,” she said.She added: “Thanks to the Indian team. It’s a hectic schedule in the women’s game. Coming here after a busy WPL, fighting hard in a T20 series and staying here for five weeks is a huge effort. All the best for the World Cup mid-year.”In the match, India were bowled out for 149, leaving Australia with just 25 runs to chase in under five overs. Annabel Sutherland played with a century and six wickets to earn both Player of the Match and Player of the Series. As the celebrations ended in Perth, Healy shared emotional moments with teammates, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable career.
