Wisden Cricket Weekly Women's Cricket Weekly: Alyssa Healy retires and Heather Knight’s new non-playing role in The Hundred
Jan 20, 2026
Heather Knight, former captain of the England cricket team and now General Manager for London Spirit, discusses Alyssa Healy's impactful retirement, reflecting on her legacy in women's cricket. Knight shares insights into her new role, including player recruitment and advocating for salary parity. She also talks about the growth of young talents post-COVID, her strong collaboration with John Lewis, and her commitment to amplify the voices of exiled Afghan women cricketers. It's a conversation full of passion for the future of women's cricket!
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Keeper Succession Is Unclear
- Australia also need a backup wicketkeeper but there is no glaring obvious successor to Healy.
- Nicole Fulton's opportunities have been limited, leaving that position uncertain.
When To Use Retired-Out Tactically
- Use retiring-out only with excellent communication and data-based matchups to avoid fracturing confidence.
- Consider batter strike-rates by bowler type and bench options before making the call.
Retire-Outs Can Be Trend-Driven
- Retiring batters out has become a trend and can be driven by fashion rather than strict match necessity.
- Misapplied retire-outs risk disrupting individuals and may not improve outcomes.