Australia‘s women’s cricket captain, Alyssa Healy, recently shed light on an amusing yet awkward handshake mishap with her Indian counterpart, Harmanpreet Kaur, during a recent tour of the subcontinent. Despite India’s victory in the lone Test match, Australia emerged triumphant in the T20I and ODI series, showcasing their dominance in white-ball formats. The comical incident became a topic of discussion, with former England skipper Michael Vaughan playfully questioning Healy about it during a break in Australia’s Test against the West Indies.
Healy and Harmanpreet are known for their aggressive playing styles, setting them apart from more traditional players like Mithali Raj. Healy, renowned for her proactive approach as a wicketkeeper-batter, often plays the role of a calm figure amidst the team’s dynamic personalities. Despite the handshake hiccup, Australia’s success in the T20I and ODI series underscored their prowess in limited-overs cricket.
Reflecting on the incident, Healy humorously remarked, “It was tense. There wasn’t a lot of handshaking going on pre-game, nor post-game. At the end of the day after the last T20 that we won and secured the series win, we did shake hands. Good eye contact then. I think I can stand up for myself, and the photo evidence shows I was ready to go, eye contact, smile on my face. It is what it is. Move on.”
Following the retirement of Meg Lanning, Healy assumed the captaincy of the Australian women’s team. They are gearing up for a series against South Africa in T20Is and ODIs, preparing for the upcoming T20 World Cup in Bangladesh. With an impressive record of six T20 World Cup victories out of eight editions, including the last three, Australia remains a formidable force in women’s cricket as they prepare for future challenges.
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