Australia’s captain, Alyssa Healy, expressed pride and emotion as she concluded her international career with a significant win over India’s women’s cricket team by 10 wickets in the pink-ball Test at the WACA Ground. This victory sealed the multi-format series 12-4. Healy, playing her final match for Australia, expressed confidence in the team’s future, particularly highlighting the leadership of Sophie Molineux.
Healy commended the team’s resilience in bouncing back after losing the T20I series earlier in the tour. She expressed her excitement about watching the talented group of players, led by Sophie Molineux, achieve great things in the future. Healy also shared her emotional moment of farewell as she prepared to return to the dressing room, emphasizing her pride in the team’s performance.
The wicketkeeper-batter acknowledged the importance of Test cricket in providing young players with opportunities to develop their skills over a longer duration. Healy appreciated the format for allowing batters to set up their innings effectively, unlike white-ball cricket. She expressed hope for the continued presence of Test cricket in the game.
Reflecting on the support from fans both at the venue and back home, Healy expressed gratitude for the affection she received during the final week of her career. She thanked everyone for their love and support, emphasizing the impact it had on her. Healy also extended her appreciation to the Indian team for their efforts during a busy schedule and wished them success in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 in England.
