Australia International

Right-arm paceman Brett Lee has committed himself to play in Australia's tour of India next month after some time away.

Lee is sitting out the current one-day international series against Bangladesh after Cricket Australia (CA) allowed him time away following the break-up of his marriage last month. However, the 31-year-old has indicated his willingness to rejoin the team for their four-Test tour of the sub-continent.

"Absolutely. I'm looking forward to it. Can't wait," Lee said.

The news will come as some relief to CA with all-rounder Andrew Symonds likely to miss the tour as he contemplates his international future.

Symonds was sent home one the eve of the first ODI against Bangladesh on Saturday for breaching team rules when he opted to go fishing instead of attending a compulsory team meeting.

CA will be hoping that time off invigorates Symonds in the same way it has apparently done so to Lee, who spoke glowingly of his desire to return and tour India.

"I'll be looking forward to getting over there," he said.

"The crowds are brilliant, the people are so friendly and lovely. It's a tough place to play cricket but also one that is very enjoyable."

Lee arrived in Darwin on Wednesday and joined his team-mates in a light training run.

And while he will not play in the final one-day international, he said he was happy to be back among his peers after announcing the break-up of his two-year marriage late last month.

"I thought it would be a wise move to get out of Sydney and just come up here and spend some time in Darwin and see how the lads are going and get back into the feel of things again," he said.

"I'm looking forward to the next couple of weeks."

Australia are due to name their India touring party next week prior to their September 21 departure.