Siddle joins Australia injury list

Peter Siddle has become the fourth Australia player to return home from the tour of India through injury, with the Victoria paceman experiencing soreness in his side during the fourth one-day international in Mohali yesterday.

The 24-year-old follows all-rounder James Hopes, wicketkeeper Tim Paine and paceman Brett Lee - who all suffered tour-ending injuries.

Peter Siddle bowled five tight overs in yesterday's win in Mohali but will return home to have his side injury assessed

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Siddle bowled five economical overs during Australia's victory and after consultation with physiotherapist Kevin Sims, decided to take a cautious approach and return home.

"Peter's injury does not appear to be a serious problem but it is unlikely he will be able to safely bowl within the next week, which would therefore not allow him to have any further participation in the tour." Sims said.

"With this in mind, we have made the decision that Peter will return to Australia where he will reviewed by Cricket Australia medical staff to ensure he is available for selection at the beginning of the Australian summer."

Cricket Australia's national selection panel will decide in the next 24 hours if a replacement bowler will be sent to India

Meanwhile, the ICC has fined Australia for a slow over-rate in the 24-run victory.

The tourists finished two overs short of their target after time allowances were taken into consideration.

Captain Ricky Ponting will lose 20% of his match fee and the rest of the team 10%.