In an emotional moment at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart, the Indian women’s cricket team formed a guard of honor for the Australian captain. Alyssa Healy when he went into bat in the last One Day International (ODI) on Sunday, March 1. The classy gesture marked the end of a brilliant 16-year career for one of the game’s all-time greats, as Healy opened the batting alongside Phoebe Litchfield in front of an appreciative crowd.
An emotional farewell to honor guard Alyssa Healy
Indian players lined both sides of the pitch cheering Healy as he walked to the crease for the last time in ODI cricket. The moment was of particular importance given the intense rivalry between the two nations throughout the multi-format series. Healy’s colleague Harmanpreet Kaur The Australian led the tributes, acknowledging the huge contribution the Australian captain made to women’s cricket over nearly two decades.
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For the last time in ODI cricket, Alyssa Healy walks towards the middle with the bat, accompanied by a guard of honor from India 🙏 pic.twitter.com/GQcKDplzh6
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) March 1, 2026
Australia lead 2-0 in the three-match ODI series
The third ODI Australia set a fitting stage for Healy’s farewell by securing the 50-over series after wins in Brisbane and Hobart earlier in the week. Georgia Voll’s second international century gave Australia a five-wicket win in the second ODI and completed the series win with a game to spare.
In the series opener at Brisbane’s Allan Border Field, Healy showed he is still in his career-defining form, scoring 50 off 70 balls in an innings. a six-wicket win. His long-time opening partner Beth MooneyThe 76-point scorer paid tribute to Healy’s influence “He makes my life easier” in the crease.
Alyssa Healy’s ODI career: unparalleled achievements
Healy’s retirement from ODIs marks the end of an era for Australian cricket. Since her debut in February 2010, the 35-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman has amassed over 3,500 ODI runs, including seven centuries, and established herself as the most prolific wicketkeeper in women’s international cricket with over 250 dismissals across all formats.
His trophy cabinet includes seven World Cup victories – one ODI and six T20 titles – along with a Commonwealth Games gold medal. Healy’s performances on the biggest stages have catapulted her to legendary status, most notably her record-breaking 170 against England in the 2022 ODI World Cup final, which was the highest individual score in a Women’s World Cup final.
Apart from batting and wicketkeeping, Healy took over as captain following Meg Lanning’s retirement in late 2023 and led his country with distinction in the twilight of his career.
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‘The time is right’: Healy’s decision to hang up his boots
Healy announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in January, revealing on the Willow Talk podcast he co-hosts that the decision came after months of deliberation. With mixed emotions, the upcoming India series will be Australia’s last. Healy said in a statement. “I’m still excited to play in Australia, but I’ve lost a bit of that competitive edge that’s driven me since the start, so it’s time to call it a day.”
The wicket-keeper batsman acknowledged the physical and mental toll of international cricket, especially in recent years. “The last few years have probably been more mental fatigue than anything else. I’ve had a few injuries to dive into a well a few times, and that well has gotten less and less water, so it’s been harder and harder to dive back in there.”
Despite Healy’s ODI farewell on Sunday, a chapter remains in his remarkable career. He will lead Australia in the one-off Test against India at Perth’s WACA Ground from March 6, his last appearance in the green and gold. Cricket Australia honored its contribution by renaming the famous WACA hill ‘Healy Hill’ for the match, ensuring fans could celebrate one of the country’s greatest cricketers in a fitting manner.
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This article was originally published here WomenCricket.coma Cricket Times company.
