Australia is adamant the shoulder injury ruling Meg Lanning out of Wednesday's clash with Pakistan won't disrupt the rest of her World Cup.
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Lanning has been rested for her side's fourth World Cup game with Rachael Haynes will step in as captain in her place, playing her first match of the tournament.
In-form Lanning made 48 in Sunday's win over New Zealand, after blasting an unbeaten 152 against Sri Lanka last week.
A mouth-watering clash against home side England looms on Sunday, meaning Lanning will have had a full week to rest her troublesome shoulder.
Team officials say the decision to miss Wednesday's clash is merely precautionary, and expect her to be right for the England blockbuster. It is understood more players will be rested against winless Pakistan, which could mean a debut for NSW quick Sarah Aley.
"Meg has been undergoing rehabilitation on her right shoulder, following a chronic injury," team physiotherapist Kate Mahony said.
"The decision for Meg to miss today's match will enable her to focus on some rehabilitation and we'll continue to monitor her ahead of taking part in any further matches in the tournament."
Lanning's absence is a superb opportunity for Haynes to try and nail down her spot in the side going into the second half of the tournament.
"Rachael has a wealth of leadership experience including successfully guiding Victoria to back-to-back national Twenty20 titles and alongside Alex [Blackwell], will ensure the team is led to continue their current form," national selector Shawn Flegler said.
"We know that Rachael is capable of coming in and doing the job that is asked of her as she demonstrated in New Zealand earlier this year when she scored a half-century after a lengthy absence from the national side."
