Symonds was hurt in last week's defeat by England in Sydney
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Australia can take Andrew Symonds to the World Cup and replace him if he fails to recover from arm surgery.
The Aussies are considering taking the all-rounder to the Caribbean knowing he will miss the early matches there.
Symonds, 31, has been ruled out of action for at least six weeks after undergoing an operation on Sunday.
"If it becomes apparent that Andrew is unfit to play in any match, Australia can replace him," a spokesman for the International Cricket Council said.
Symonds ruptured his biceps tendon during a one-dayer against England last week.
He starred in Australia's 2003 World Cup triumph in South Africa and captain Ricky Ponting is keen to take him this time even if he is only available for the latter part of the tournament.
"The doctors have said six or seven weeks and he should be right to start playing again. That is a really crucial time in the middle of the World Cup," Ponting explained.
"So to have him around and playing those games would be great for us.
"He's such an important player for us and I know how much he wants to be at the World Cup as well."
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