Veteran Australian speedster Mitchell Starc was seen in the commentary box as Alyssa Healy’s swansong series began on February 24, Thursday during the first ODI against India at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane. Starc was all smiles and donned a stylish attire while sitting in the commentary box alongside former cricketer Lisa Sthalekar.
Alyssa Healy had announced his international retirement ahead of the home series against India
Healy, one of the most influential women’s cricketers, had announced that the ODI series and the one-off Test will be her final appearance in the international arena. The keeper-batter made her debut in 2010 and played a vital role in making Australia a powerhouse across formats. She was part of the Australian team that won the T20 World Cup in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020 and 2023. Furthermore, the Queenslander had also played a critical role in Australian team’s 50-over World Cup wins in 2013 and 2022. Additionally, Healy earned the ICC T20I Cricketer of The Year award in 2018 and 2019.
COUPLE GOALS 🥹❤️
– Mitchell Starc doing commentary during the final ODI series of Alyssa Healy. pic.twitter.com/luZcpzq5xm
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 24, 2026
Alyssa Healy-led Australia restrict India to 214 in Brisbane
It was Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who had elected to bat first after winning the toss. Nevertheless, the visitors couldn’t deliver a collective batting performance, with only Harmanpreet (53) and Smriti Mandhana (58) scoring fifties. Kashvee Gautam’s 44-ball 43 proved to be vital but India still ended up with what could be a below-par score of 214 in 48.3 overs.
Australia made a good start as Healy and Phoebe Litchfield combined for a 55-run opening stand in 10.3 overs. However, Shree Charani’s twin strikes have pegged them back in pursuit of 215. The preceding T20I series saw India register a historic 2-1 win Down Under.
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