BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 25: Michael Neser of the Bulls bowls during day one of the Sheffield Shield match between Queensland Bulls and New South Wales Blues at The Gabba on October 25, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Recent Test debutant Michael Neser has been ruled out of Australia's touring party to Pakistan after scans confirmed the 31-year-old had suffered a side strain.

The South African-born seamer injured himself during the warm-up of Queensland's Marsh Cup loss New South Wales at the Gabba on Tuesday.

Despite succumbing to the strain prior to the toss, Neser took the new ball for the hometown team, however, his stint at the popping crease came to a close after just two deliveries.

Bulls coach Wade Seccombe confirmed to cricket.com.au that while the timing was unlucky for the veteran, Cricket Australia would be consulted about a specific plan to see Neser return to action at the best available time.

Neser will now miss the plane bound for Pakistan which is set to jet off within the next fortnight and will be forced to wait to add to his sole Test cap gained during the Adelaide leg of the recent Ashes series.

Still, in warmer news for his fellow statesmen, Mark Steketee has been named as Neser's replacement following an eleventh-hour alteration to the touring party's squad.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 17: Mark Steketee of the Brisbane Heat celebrates with Tymal Mills (#72) after taking the wicket of Kevin Pietersen of the Stars during the Big Bash League match between the Melbourne Stars and the Brisbane Heat at Melbourne Cricket Ground on January 17, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

The 28-year-old will be provided another chance to hone his cract when Queensland faces Victoria at the Junction Oval during their Sheffield Shield clash scheduled to commence on Friday.

Steketee remains the competition's leading wicket-taker this summer, with 29 poles from his five starts.