Queensland, March 13 -- Australia's seasoned Test opener Usman Khawaja has opted not to play for Queensland in their upcoming crucial Sheffield Shield match against South Australia at Karen Rolton Oval, according to ESPNcricinfo.

A win for Queensland against South Australia could hand them a spot in the final. After informing the selectors of his unavailability, Khawaja wasn't named in the Queensland squad. Captain Marnus Labuschagne has returned to the side after being away with Australia's squad for the recently concluded Champions Trophy.

Khawaja isn't the only Cricket Australia contracted player who is unavailable for the remainder of the season. Right-arm quick Xavier Bartlett has headed to the Punjab Kings to participate in the ca...