Australia’s captain Alyssa Healy has sparked major speculation about her ODI future after India knocked Australia out of the 2025 Women’s World Cup in Navi Mumbai. Her emotional post-match comments hinted that her time in the 50-over format might be nearing its end.
“I won’t be there,” Healy said when asked about Australia’s plans for the next World Cup. “That’s the beauty of this next cycle — we’ll see new faces come through. There’s a T20 World Cup next year, which will be exciting for our group. But I think our one-day cricket will evolve again. We did a lot right this time — we’ll learn, grow, and get better.”
At 35 years old, Healy would be 39 by the 2029 World Cup, making her retirement from ODIs a realistic possibility. With her long list of injuries and the increasing demands of the modern game, many believe this might have been her final World Cup appearance in the format.
Honest Reflection After Heartbreaking Loss
Healy didn’t shy away from taking responsibility for Australia’s semifinal defeat, admitting that the team let the game slip away.
“It was a great contest in the end, but honestly, we did that to ourselves,” Healy said. “We didn’t finish well with the bat, didn’t bowl consistently, and dropped crucial chances. In the end, India just played better cricket.”
Despite the disappointment, Healy praised her teammates for their fight and consistency throughout the tournament.
“Everyone contributed beautifully, and that’s what makes it so hard to accept this loss. We created enough chances, enough pressure — we just couldn’t finish it off.”
A Turning Point for Australian Women’s Cricket
If this truly was Healy’s last ODI campaign, it marks the end of an era for Australian women’s cricket. Her leadership, fearless batting, and infectious energy have defined a generation of dominance.
Australia now faces a transition phase — one that will test its depth, adaptability, and ability to rebuild after years of success.
But as Healy herself put it,
“We’ll learn, grow, and get better.”
And that, perhaps, sums up the mindset that made her one of the game’s fiercest competitors.
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