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-Against Australia, India Await Renuka’s Return to Bolster Bowling Attack with the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia, the Indian women’s cricket team is preparing for a crucial test ahead of the Women’s World Cup later this month. While India’s batting strength has been their backbone, the team has been eagerly waiting for the return of medium-pacer Renuka Singh Thakur, who is set to make a comeback after recovering from a back injury.Renuka’s Return: A Boost for India renuka Singh has been India’s pace spearhead in recent years, delivering consistent breakthroughs with the new ball. Her absence due to injury left India’s bowling unit heavily dependent on spin. Now, as the Year-old regains fitness, coach Pawan Sen believes she will shoulder the responsibility of leading the attack once again.Former India pacer Amita Sharma, who represented India in 116 ODIs, feels Renuka may take time to get into rhythm after a five-month break.

However, she insists the Australian series will serve as perfect preparation for the World Cup. “She should use the three ODIs against Australia to warm up for the upcoming World Cup campaign,” Sharma said.Injury Concerns and New FacesIndia’s medium-pacers have been plagued by injuries in recent times. Pooja Vastrakar, Titas Sidhu, and Kashvee Gautam have all struggled with fitness, leaving gaps in the pace department. However, this has also opened doors for fresh talent like Kranthi Goud, the Year-old pacer from Madhya Pradesh, who impressed during the England tour.Experts, however, feel that India’s bowling still lacks variety compared to Australia’s balanced attack. While the Australians boast a strong mix of medium-pacers, leg-spinners, off-spinners, and left-arm options, India remains heavily spin-reliant with the likes of Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, and Ekta Bisht.Spinners Shouldering the Burden since the 2017 ODI World Cup, India’s spin trio—Deepti Sharma, Poonam Yadav, and Ekta Bisht—has carried much of the bowling responsibility. All-rounder Sneh Rana has also emerged as a key performer, especially after her recent success in the tri-nation series in Sri Lanka.While spin remains India’s strength, Sharma cautions that against a team like Australia, which plays spin comfortably, the lack of a reliable leg-spinner could be costly. “If India had a quality leg-spinner, it could have made a huge difference,” she added.Preparation for the World Cup the three ODIs against Australia will not only help India finalize their World Cup squad but also provide vital match practice against one of the strongest teams in women’s cricket. For youngsters like Shree Charani and Kranthi Goud, this is also a chance to test themselves against world-class opposition.As Sharma summed up, “India’s mainstay bowlers such as Renuka Singh and Deepti Sharma must be at their best if India wants to challenge Australia and succeed in the World Cup.”-