Andrew Symonds has been left out of the 15-man Australia squad for the four-Test tour of India.

The 33-year-old was left out after being sent home from Darwin during the series with Bangladesh for missing a team meeting when he opted to go fishing.

National selection panel chairman Andrew Hilditch said in a statement: "Cricket Australia have told us that selectors will be advised once Andrew can be considered again for selection, and we hope we can look forward to that advice in due course because, as we all know, a fit and fully-committed Andrew Symonds can be a world beater."

Symonds' absence paved the way for injury-plagued all-rounder Shane Watson, who has not played a Test since November 2005, to return to the side.

On Watson's inclusion, Hilditch added: "Shane Watson fits well into our plan for the tour, someone who bats very well and also provides us extra flexibility with the bowling attack."

Victorian pair Peter Siddle and Bryce McGain and Tasmania spinner Jason Krejza were also named in the squad.