Watch: In a playful conversation on air, Australia captain Alyssa Healy hilariously shot down a tactical suggestion from Mitchell Starc during the second ODI against South Africa Women at Sydney on February 7.

While commentating during a rain delay, Starc asked Healy about the hosts’ bowling tactics, suggesting pacers Kim Garth and Megan Schutt could have been slightly fuller in their lengths.

“So the length of the opening pair there, in Schutt and Kimmy Garth, do you reckon they could have bowled a fraction fuller with the help off the wicket?” asked Starc. “You got the catchers there for Garth. But, you know, it was holding length and she bowled, really disciplined lines and lengths, but maybe a fraction fuller to get in those edges?”

Healy, known for being sharp-witted, took a cheeky dig at her husband, Starc, whom she felt was “ultra-critical” of her teammate.

“I think if we’re being highly critical, as you’re suggesting, then yes, potentially. Kimmy Garth could have come maybe a fraction fuller, but that is the natural length that she likes to hit. And that’s her role within our team as well, to get the ball moving and keep it tight down that end as well.

“I think Schutt’s length was pretty natural as well. So yes, if we’re being ultra-critical, maybe. But in saying that, I think they did a great job to hold as well,” Healy responded.

The hilarious conversation between the couple left everyone in the commentary box in splits.

Watch Alyssa Healy take a hilarious dig at Mitchell Starc on-air

Mitch Starc tried to ask Alyssa Healy what he must have thought was a good question…

And Healy was having none of it 😂 #AUSvSA pic.twitter.com/TzZvzLYeag

— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) February 7, 2024

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