Perth, March 8 – Australian captain Alyssa Healy expressed pride and emotion after concluding her international career with a memorable victory, as Australia defeated the Indian women's national cricket team by 10 wickets in the pink-ball Test at the WACA Ground, securing the multi-format series 12-4.
Healy, who played her final match in Australian colours, expressed confidence that the next generation of players would take the team forward, highlighting the leadership of Sophie Molineux.
"I am genuinely very excited to watch this amazing group of people move forward, led by Sophie Molineux. I think they will achieve great things," she added.
Healy was also proud of the way the team bounced back after losing the T20I series earlier in the tour.
"I am really pleased with that effort. Bouncing back from the T20 series, there was some disappointment and uncertainty within the group, but the way the team responded in the last four matches has been unbelievable. I am really proud, and it has been a great experience," she said after the match.
Healy admitted that the moment of farewell hit her emotionally just before returning to the dressing room. "Honestly, it hit me just before I got to go back into that change room and be around the girls. I am going to enjoy the next little bit and sing the team song one last time," Healy said.
Healy praised the longer format of the game for giving young players a chance to develop their skills.
"Test cricket gives these young players an opportunity to showcase their skills over a longer period of time. White-ball cricket doesn't always give you the chance to set up batters or build an innings. So long live Test cricket, and hopefully we can see more of it," she said.
Reflecting on the support she received from fans at the venue and back home, Healy said she only realised the scale of the affection during the final week of her career.
"When you are representing your country, you are in a bubble and just trying to win games. You probably don't realise what is going on outside. To feel that love and support this week has been amazing, so thank you to everyone who came here and everyone watching from home," she said.
She also thanked the Indian team for their efforts during a packed schedule and wished them well for the upcoming 2026 T20 World Cup, to be played in England.
"Thank you to you guys, and all the very best for the World Cup in the middle of the year. I know you will give it a red-hot shake in the UK, so we will wait. Hopefully, Australia and India in the final will be a nice touch, but thank you to you guys for your efforts," she concluded.
