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Australia pace ace Tayla Vlaeminck is out of the T20 World Cup after her shoulder dislocation but captain Alyssa Healy could yet return after her foot injury.

All-rounder Heather Graham has been rushed into Australia's T20 World Cup squad as an injury replacement for Tayla Vlaeminck.

Pace ace Vlaeminck suffered a tournament-ending shoulder injury while fielding in Australia's nine-wicket win over Pakistan.

Graham, who has played one ODI and five T20s for Australia, has been approved by the ICC to replace Vlaeminck for the remainder of the tournament.

But Australia are still sweating on the fitness of skipper Alyssa Healy, who is battling a foot injury suffered in Friday's win over Sri Lanka.

Cricket Australia said on Sunday that the captain would not play in the match against India in Sharjah on Sunday (Monday AEDT) in their final group game.

But a statement added: "She will continue to be assessed over the coming days and should Australia qualify for the semi-finals, her availability will be determined in due course."

Tahlia McGrath took over the captaincy for the India match.