Perth, March 8 (NationPress) - Australia’s captain Alyssa Healy expressed both pride and emotion after concluding her international career with an unforgettable win. Australia triumphed over the India women's national cricket team by 10 wickets in the pink-ball Test held at the WACA Ground, securing the multi-format series with a score of 12-4.

In her final appearance wearing the Australian colors, Healy voiced her optimism for the future of the team, citing Sophie Molineux's leadership as a beacon for the next generation of players.

“I’m truly looking forward to seeing this remarkable group progress, under the guidance of Sophie Molineux. I believe they are destined for great accomplishments,” she remarked.

Healy took pride in how the team rebounded after a disappointing T20I series earlier in the tour.

“I’m really happy with that performance. Coming back from the T20 series brought some disappointment and uncertainty within the group, but the way we responded in the last four matches has been phenomenal. I’m incredibly proud, and it has been a wonderful experience being together,” she stated post-match.

The wicketkeeper-batter shared that the farewell moment struck her emotionally just before stepping into the dressing room again. “Honestly, it hit me right before that I would get to go back into that change room and be with the girls. I’m going to savor this moment and sing our team song one last time,” Healy added.

She emphasized the importance of Test cricket in allowing young players the opportunity to hone their skills.

“The longer format of the game allows these young talents to display their skills over an extended period. Unlike white-ball cricket, which doesn’t always permit you to set up batters or construct an innings. Long live Test cricket; I hope we continue to see more of it,” she expressed.

In reflecting on the support from fans both at the venue and at home, Healy mentioned that she truly felt the depth of their affection during her final week in the sport.

“When you are representing your country, it’s like being in a bubble, focused solely on winning games. You often don’t realize what’s happening outside. Experiencing that love and support this week has been incredible, so thank you to everyone who attended and those watching from home,” she said.

She also expressed gratitude towards the Indian team for their efforts during a tightly packed schedule, wishing them luck for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 in England.

“Thank you to you all, and best wishes for the World Cup mid-year. I’m sure you’ll put up a great fight in the UK. We’ll see if Australia and India meet in the final; that would be a delightful match-up. Thank you for your hard work,” she concluded.