Australia women’s cricket captain Alyssa Healy is set to retire from her illustrious career after the upcoming home series against Team India, which will take place in February. The 35-year-old announced her retirement on the Willow Cricket Podcast, stating that she no longer feels the same competitive drive as before, while sensing that she would not be part of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Alyssa Healy has been one of the most decorated cricketers in Australian women’s cricket, having played for the national side in 335 matches and amassed 7106 runs, including eight centuries and 38 fifties. Additionally, Healy won eight World Cups – six T20 World Cups and two ODI World Cups, while also winning the WBBL titles with Sydney Sixers.
As Healy is set to bid adieu to her illustrious career, Australia will have to find a new leader who could replicate her impact on the team, both as a match-winner and a captain. On that note, let’s take a look at five potential contenders who could take over as Australia’s all-format captain in the post-Healy era.