Rain in Brisbane has washed out the first day of play in the Sheffield Shield match between Queensland and New South Wales.

With the opening batter spot, alongside Usman Khawaja, up for grabs, this week's matches could be crucial for selectors ahead of the first Ashes Test against England in Perth, beginning November 21.

As rain persisted in Brisbane throughout the day, Sam Konstas and Matt Renshaw could do nothing but kick their feet up at the Gabba.

Meanwhile, Jake Weatherald's Test hopes have suffered a blow after he was dismissed for a duck late on day 1 of Tasmania's match against Victoria.

Teammate Beau Webster made a successful return from his rolled ankle, but the all-rounder conceded he would likely be left out of the Test line-up if seen solely as a middle-order batsman.

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