Alyssa Healy's dismissal was commentated by Mitch Starc (Source:@224notout/X.com)
Imagine you're one of the finest fast bowlers of this generation and your wife is Australian women's team captain; and you just witnessed her getting dismissed during a match while you happen to be up in the commentary box for the women's Ashes. Well that was the exact scenario that unfolded for one of cricket fraternities most adorable couple, Alyssa Healy and Mitchell Starc.
While it was a one of a kind moment in the history of Ashes tournament; it was not however, the first time that the couple were in a situation like this. Previously, Alyssa Healy commentated on Mitchell Starc and his 'golf skills' during the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. This time it was Starc, who was at hand to call her dismissal in the second ODI where she was caught behind for 29 runs.
In a mix of professionalism and hilarious banter, Starc added his own masala to the wicket of his wife and said: “A big breakthrough! Healy, who was looking in good touch, has to go.”
Husband Vs Wife: Mitchell Starc Commentates While Healy Gets Dismissed
Healy Leads Aussie Women To A Clean Sweep
Australia Women triumphed by 86 runs over England Women in Hobart to complete a clean sweep of the ODI series, taking their points tally to six in the multi-format Ashes. Australia posted 308/8, thanks to a brilliant 102 from Ashleigh Gardner and a quick-fire 38 from Georgia Wareham.
England's chase faltered early, with Maia Bouchier out for a duck and key players like Heather Knight, Tammy Beaumont, and Nat Sciver-Brunt dismissed. Alana King starred with the ball, claiming 5/46 as England were bowled out for 222. With the victory, Australia clinched the series 3-0.