Why is Alyssa Healy Not Keeping in AUS-W vs IND-W 1st ODI?

The AUS-W vs IND-W 1st ODI is currently going on, and both teams' players are playing their first 50-over series of the 2026 season. This opening match is taking place in Allan Border Field, Brisbane, which is known for its pace and bounce.

Taking a moment back, it was the Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur who won the toss and called the Australian team to bowl first. While the Australian women team stepped out on the field, there was an unusual scene as the former captain Alyssa Healy was not in her wicket-keeping gear. Instead, it was Beth Mooney who took the responsibility to keep the wickets.

Why is Alyssa Healy Not Keeping Today in AUS-W vs IND-W 1st ODI?

The legendary wicket-keeper of the Australian side, Alyssa Healy, is now saying goodbye to her international career, and this ODI series is the last time she is wearing the yellow jersey for her nation. The decision of giving up the gloves for the AUS-W vs IND-W 1st ODI was made to make sure that Mooney gets enough time to get herself settled behind the stumps.

Beth Mooney is likely to be Alyssa Healy replacement as Australia's wicketkeeper after her retirement. Despite being a natural keeper, Mooney has been fielding due to the presence of Healy in the team. But she is all set to become Australia's primary wicketkeeper now.

Alyssa Healy Glorious Career Coming to an End

Earlier this year, Alyssa Healy announced retirement from her 16-year-long international career. During this period, she won 7 World Cups (6 T20 WC & 2 ODI WC), which is the reflection of her legendary career. She will be seen as one of the best women cricketers of all time.

Healy's one one of the remarkable performances came in the 2022 World Cup Final, where she scored 170 runs in 138 balls, which is a world record of the highest individual score in a World Cup final (male or female).

Beyond her batting, Alyssa is also regarded as the best women's wicket keeper in the world. She has been exceptional behind the stumps, being a record-holder for most T20I dismissals (128), also a benchmark in both men's and women's cricket.