Alyssa Healy, captain of the Australian women’s cricket team and wife of star pacer Mitchell Starc, delivered a heartfelt reaction after Starc announced his retirement from T20 internationals. The news marks the conclusion of a glittering 13-year T20I career in which Starc became Australia’s second-highest wicket-taker in the format.
Alyssa Healy’s Instagram tribute to Mitchell Starc
Healy took to Instagram to post a short but touching message for her husband. Sharing her pride publicly, she wrote: “Onya maaateee @mstarc56”, a classic Australian expression translating to “Well done, mate! Proud of you!” The phrase, widely recognized in Australian sporting culture, reflected both her personal pride and the camaraderie of cricket in the country.
Her message resonated strongly with fans, highlighting the partnership the couple share both professionally and personally. While Starc bows out of T20 internationals, Healy continues to lead the women’s side with distinction, balancing her own comeback from injuries while guiding Australia in major tournaments.
Mitchell Starc’s T20I achievements for Australia
Starc leaves behind a decorated T20I record that underlines his importance to Australian cricket:
- Matches: 65 T20Is
- Wickets: 79 at an average of 23.81
- Career highlight: Crucial role in Australia’s maiden T20 World Cup triumph in Dubai, 2021
Renowned for swinging the new ball and delivering lethal yorkers at the death, Starc regularly changed matches in Australia’s favor. His fiery spells in ICC tournaments made him one of the most feared bowlers in world cricket.
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Why Starc retired from T20 internationals?
Starc’s announcement comes just months before the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, leaving many surprised. However, the 35-year-old pacer emphasized his long-term priorities. In his retirement statement, Starc noted that Test cricket and ODIs remain his main focus, particularly with key events on the horizon such as an away Test tour of India, the Ashes series, and the 2027 ODI World Cup.
He explained: “Looking ahead to an away tour of India, the Ashes, and the 2027 ODI World Cup, I feel this is the best way for me to remain fresh, fit, and at my peak for those campaigns.”
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
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