Ian Healy

Former Oz wicketkeeper Ian Healy and ex skipper of women's team Belinda Clark were roped in by CA as the official ambassadors for the ICC Women's WC in 2009.

There's always an extra enthusiasm around the wicket-keeper of the Australian women's team Alyssa Healy.

AHMEDABAD: Former Australian wicket-keeper Ian Healy had a long session with Pathiv Patel in Lahore on Monday, according to reports.

Former Australia wicketkeeper Ian Healy backed his countrymen to win the Test series in India only if the hosts prepare "fair" pitches for the four-match Border Gavaskar Trophy, starting in Nagpur on February 9.

Australian cricket legend Ian Healy has voiced concerns over the poor form of the team's top three batsmen ahead of the crucial Boxing Day Test against India. Healy questioned their ability to regain form and suggested potential changes if necessary.

Legendary Australian cricketer Ian Healy expressed his concerns over some of his country's top bowlers conceding six runs per over against England during the second Ashes Test at Lord's.

Alyssa Healy views the India "A" series as crucial preparation for the upcoming Women's ODI World Cup, particularly for facing spin-dominant attacks. In the second match, Healy scored a notable 91 runs, highlighting the value of this practice. She also appreciates the chance to focus on her wicket-keeping and enjoys a break from captaincy under Tahlia McGrath.

Former Australia cricketer Ian Healy has urged Pat Cummins to leave Test captaincy and focus solely on his fast-bowling skills. Cummins was appointed as Australia's Test captain in November of 2021. The 29-year-old was made ODI skipper last year when Aaron Finch retired.

Legendary wicketkeeper Ian Healy feels "desperate and petty" Australian team overstepped the mark with its on-field behaviour on the final day of the Sydney Test. The 56-year-old also lashed out at Australia skipper Tim Paine for sledging India's Ravichandran Ashwin on the final day.

Adam Gilchrist and Ian Healy, the two men who watched Shane Warne at closest quarters as he spun his way to 708 Test wickets, have paid tribute to the Australia cricketing great in the wake of his death at the age of 52.

Australian cricket legend Ian Healy is shocked by the team management's decision to include two off-spinners -- Nathan Lyon and young Todd Murphy -- who have almost similar action and have left the visitors shorn of variety and variation in the slow-bowling department.

Former Australia wicketkeeper Ian Healy believes that David Warner could prolong his Test cricket career for another year if he maintains his impressive form in the first Test against Pakistan. Healy praised Warner's durability, fitness, footwork, balance, and ability to maintain pace between wickets. He suggested that if Warner continues to bat in such a manner, he could potentially prolong his Test career for another year.

The 74-year-old had suffered a major heart attack last week. Rod Marsh's son Paul said that it will take some time for the scope of recovery to become clearer.

Legendary wicketkeeper Ian Healy feels Cricket Australia will renew head coach Justin Langer's contract because if they sack him after his successful stint, it will make the game look "stupid".

Legendary Australian wicket-keeper Ian Healy has taken a potshot at India, saying the idea behind Pat Cummins' side not playing a tour game in the subcontinent ahead of the Test series is because "we no longer trust" the facilities provided by the host nation. Australia will not play a single tour game ahead of the four-Test Border-Gavaskar series.

Legendary Australian wicket-keeper Ian Healy has questioned the national selectors for not considering Steve Smith in the role of an opener in white-ball cricket.

Former Australia wicket-keeper Ian Healy doesn't agree with prolific run-getter Usman Khawaja's opinion that practice matches are not required ahead of the four-Test Border-Gavaskar series in India beginning February 9. Australia will not be playing a single practice game in India before the opening Test in Nagpur, and Khawaja, a member of the touring side, recently said it won't harm the team's chances on spinning sub-continent wickets.

Former wicket keeper-batter Ian Healy has predicted a 2-1 win for India in the four-Test series against Australia beginning at Nagpur on February 9, provided the hosts don't prepare "unreasonable wickets".

Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara expressed happiness on being named Wisden's leading cricketer in the world and one of its five cricketers of the year.

If Steve Smith is reinstated as captain of the Australian Test squad for the upcoming Ashes following Tim Paine's exit after the sexting scandal it will only "add to the circus", said former wicketkeeper-batter Ian Healy.