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Alyssa Healy

Biography

Alyssa Jean Healy, born on March 24, 1990, in Gold Coast, Queensland, is an Australian cricketing stalwart renowned for her explosive batting, sharp wicket-keeping skills, and impactful leadership. Coming from a rich cricketing lineage (her uncle, Ian Healy, is a legendary Australian wicketkeeper), Alyssa has carved out her formidable legacy in the sport.

 

 

Early Life and Domestic Career

Healy's cricketing journey began early, even making headlines as the first girl to play in a private school's competition among boys in New South Wales. She quickly progressed through state age-group ranks, debuting for the senior New South Wales team in the 2007-08 season. Her wicket-keeping prowess, initially overshadowed by her batting, eventually became a defining feature of her game.

 

 

In domestic leagues, Healy has been a cornerstone for various teams. She has been a prominent figure for the New South Wales Breakers in the Women's National Cricket League (WNCL) and a long-standing member of the Sydney Sixers in the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL), leading them to multiple titles. More recently, she has also captained the UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League (WPL) in India.

 

 

International Career and Rise to Captaincy

Alyssa Healy made her international debut for Australia in February 2010 in T20Is and ODIs against New Zealand, followed by her Test debut against England in January 2011. Her early international career saw some inconsistency, but she soon transformed into one of the most destructive batters in women's cricket.

 

 

Known for her fearless strokeplay, particularly her lofted on-drive, Healy has a knack for dismantling bowling attacks swiftly. Her glove work behind the stumps has also become increasingly slick, marked by sharp reflexes and crucial dismissals.

 

 

Healy's career has been punctuated by numerous "big-game" performances. She was a key player in Australia's dominant run of winning multiple ICC Women's T20 World Cups (2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020, 2023) and ICC Women's Cricket World Cups (2013, 2022). Her knock of 170 in the 2022 ODI World Cup final against England is a testament to her ability to perform on the grandest stages. She also holds the record for the highest individual score in a Women's T20I, with an unbeaten 148.

 

 

Following the retirement of long-time skipper Meg Lanning, Alyssa Healy was appointed the full-time captain of the Australian women's national team in late 2023, a role she had already fulfilled on an interim basis.

 

 

Achievements and Awards

Healy's career is decorated with an impressive list of individual and team honors:

  • ICC Women's T20I Cricketer of the Year: 2018, 2019
  • Belinda Clark Award: 2019 (Australia's top female cricketer of the year)
  • ICC Women's ODI Player of the Year: 2019
  • ICC Women's Player of the Month: April 2021
  • Player of the Tournament: 2018 ICC Women's World T20, 2022 ICC Women's World Cup
  • Multiple World Cup Titles: Six T20 World Cups and two ODI World Cups.
  • Commonwealth Games Gold Medal: 2022
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Beyond her accolades, Healy has been an integral part of Australia's sustained dominance in women's cricket, consistently setting new benchmarks for wicket-keeping and explosive batting. Her influence extends beyond the field, serving as a role model for aspiring cricketers worldwide. She is married to Australian men's fast bowler Mitchell Starc, making them one of cricket's most prominent power couples.