India, March 21 -- Usman Khawaja has hit back at the Queensland Cricket Head of Cricket Joe Dawes for publicly attacking him of not playing in last week's Sheffield Shield match, as he went to watch the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne with his wife. Speaking to reporters, Khawaja also revealed that he had a hamstring injury, which the Queensland medical staff knew about.

It was well-received by some fans and office bearers like Dawes, who criticised the opener. Dawes even publicly mentioned that Khawaja wasn't suffering from any injury issues and simply decided to not play.

"Our medical staff said all the way through he has been available for selection. That is my understanding from Cricket Australia staff as well. No hamstring issue...