HEALY SIGNS ON FOR SUMMER OF THE CENTURY ON FOX CRICKET
OPENING WITH THE TOP END TEST SERIES IN AUSTRALIA NEXT MONTH, AVAILABLE ON KAYO SPORTS
WATCH EVERY MATCH OF THE SUMMER OF THE CENTURY, LIVE ON FOX CRICKET, AVAILABLE ON KAYO SPORTS
Alyssa Healy has signed on as a permanent member of the Fox Cricket commentary team ahead of Kayo SPORTS’ Summer of the Century.
The 2019 Belinda Clark Award winner joins Adam Gilchrist, Isa Guha, Kerry O’Keeffe, Michael Hussey, Mel Jones, Mark Howard, Brendon Julian, Brett Lee, Ian Smith, Michael Vaughan, Mark Waugh, and David Warner as part of the Fox Cricket commentary team for an action-packed summer schedule, available on Kayo SPORTS.
A two-time ICC Women's T20I Cricketer of the Year winner, Healy retired from professional cricket in March, bringing down the curtain on a decorated career that saw her make 299 appearances for Australia over 16 years, including the final three seasons as captain.
Ahead of hanging up the gloves, the former Australian skipper picked up the mic last summer as part of the Fox Cricket family and quickly became a household favourite for her engaging, insightful, and entertaining approach to broadcasting.
Healy will feature as part of the commentary team for the Top End Test series in August when Australia host Bangladesh in Darwin and Mackay from August 13.
Fox Cricket expert commentator, Healy said:
"I've been lucky enough to work with the Fox Cricket team over the years, so it already feels like home.”
"I'm thrilled to be coming on board in an official capacity and can't wait to get stuck into the Summer of the Century.”
"It's going to be a huge summer for cricket, and I'm excited to be part of the coverage.”
Fox Sports Managing Director, Steve Crawley, said:
"Alyssa has been one of the great ambassadors for Australian cricket throughout her playing career, and we're delighted she'll now bring that same passion, insight and authenticity to Fox Cricket."
"Our viewers expect the very best cricket coverage, with the game's biggest names providing expert analysis and unique perspectives. Alyssa has already shown what a natural broadcaster she is, and we're thrilled she'll be a permanent part of our team for what promises to be The Summer of the Century."
Healy’s record-breaking career included more than 7,300 runs and 278 dismissals – the most of any women’s international across all three formats.
The most decorated T20 international player in the history of women’s cricket, Healy won six T20 World Cups and was the first female player to reach a century of dismissals. Her trophy cabinet also includes an ODI World Cup (2022), Commonwealth Games gold medal (2022), 11 Women's National Cricket League wins with the NSW Breakers and two Women's Big Bash League tournament victories (WBBL).
The Summer of the Century includes seven months of action, starting for the men’s team with the Top End Test Series against Bangladesh in August, then features clashes, across all three formats, with South Africa, England, New Zealand, and India, before culminating in the 150th Anniversary Test Match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in March.
In their return to the field after winning the T20 World Cup, the women’s side will host Bangladesh, New Zealand, and South Africa in successive white ball series on home soil from October.
The highly anticipated domestic T20 schedule will begin in Chennai, India, when Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers play in the BBL16 opener at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on December 12, and the WBBL campaign commences on October 29 in Melbourne.
WATCH EVERY MATCH OF THE SUMMER OF THE CENTURY, LIVE ON FOX CRICKET, AVAILABLE ON KAYO SPORTS.
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First Test - Marrara Stadium, Darwin
Thursday 13 August (Day 1), from 10:30am AEST
Friday 14 August (Day 2), from 10:30am AEST
Saturday 15 August (Day 3), from 10:30am AEST
Sunday 16 August (Day 4), from 10:30am AEST
Monday 17 August (Day 5), from 10:30am AEST
Second Test - Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay
Saturday 22 August (Day 1), from 10:00am AEST
Sunday 23 August (Day 2), from 10:00am AEST
Monday 24 August (Day 3), from 10:00am AEST
Tuesday 25 August (Day 4), from 10:00am AEST
Wednesday 26 August (Day 5), from 10:00am AEST