Alyssa Healy reveals her sorrow over 'wrong risk' as Aussies part ways with T20 World Cup title
Alyssa Healy fears she may have made a mistake sitting out of Australia's semi-final clash against South Africa as the team prepares to part ways with the T20 World Cup title.
Healy suffered a ruptured plantar fascia injury in the side's match against India and has been spotted wearing a moon boot and using crutches while positioned on the sidelines.
The 34-year-old captain revealed there was a proposed chance that she risked taking the field against South Africa, but ultimately team medics opted against the decision.
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Alyssa Healy looks on during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Semi-Final. ICC via Getty Images
Healy declared she felt she still had "one game" left in her when discussing Australia's shock eight-wicket defeat which marked the end of the team's journey to achieve a seventh World Cup title.
"It was a really hard decision to make last night as to whether or not we're going to give it a punt or not," Healy said post-match.
"I tried to make the 'team decision' and sat myself down, instead of taking the risk [of playing against South Africa].
"I'm not sure [how close I was to taking the field]. I don't really know. It's a hard one to answer.
"It was just a matter of function and pain and what I could handle, and, ultimately, I probably only had one game in me, and probably took the wrong risk."
Healy confirmed she had ruptured her plantar fascia in her right foot and suffered a partial rupture to her left.
Alyssa Healy grimaces as she walks off after picking up an injury during the ICC T20 World Cup. ICC via Getty Images
While her time on the sidelines was tough and short-lived, Healy stressed the result was not a true reflection of the team's strength.
"It was hard to watch, knowing you can't really go out there," she said.
"One bad night doesn't necessarily define us as a team.
"Yes, we'd have loved to win the trophy, but that's not the case. But I think there have been so many positives throughout this tournament in the way the girls are growing, learning, and continuing to want to get better.
"It's been awesome, the environment we've managed to create, and the belief that we have within our side that anybody can go out there and win the game. It was good to see so many positives throughout the tournament.
"We played some amazing cricket... I think it shows the maturity of the side at such a young age. It's cool to see."
Healy stated it is unknown how long she will be sidelined, as many speculate whether she will return in time for the WBBL season.
The Sydney Sixers, Healy's Australian team, are scheduled to face the Melbourne Renegades on Sunday, October 27.
"We'll assess that when we get back," she said.
"I don't know yet... so we'll reassess that as we go."
