CHRIS LYNN is set to miss the finals of the Caribbean Premier League to launch his World Cup campaign with the Queensland Bulls.

Batting powerhouse Lynn has told the Bulls he will be back for their opening 50-over game of the summer in Townsville against Victoria on September 16, meaning he will miss the finals of the CPL which run from September 12-17.

Lynn plays for the Trinbago Knightriders, who lead the competition despite the fact key signing Lynn has made just one double figure score.

Lynn’s farewell match for the franchise is likely to be their last regular game on September 10.

“Chris was pretty clear about his involvement with the Bulls before he headed off to the CPL and with the injury to Jimmy Peirson, he has an important role to fill in the leadership group with the experience he can bring to the team,’’ Queensland coach Wade Seccombe said.

Lynn could find himself captain of the Bulls 50-over team given Peirson is out for the tournament with a hamstring injury.

Usman Khawaja would be the logical choice but he is set to leave for Australia’s Test series in Dubai against Pakistan just after the start of Queensland’s campaign so, for continuity’s sake, Lynn’s appointment makes sense.

While Lynn may never play another game of red ball cricket for his state he is keen to play in next year’s 50-over World Cup in England where Australia wants to unleash his dam-busting stroke-play.

Adam Gilchrist believes Lynn is the X-Factor Australia will need to win the tournament.

The Bulls head into their summer heartened by the performance of their senior players on the Australia A tour of India.

Khawaja (101 not out v India B), Jack Wildermuth (62 not out including a six off the last ball to win against India B), Marnus Labuschagne (65 v South Africa A), Michael Neser (3-47 v India B), Mitch Swepson (3-40 v South Africa A) and Matthew Renshaw (42 not out against South Africa A) all contributed, while towering paceman Billy Stanlake continued to build match fitness ahead of the domestic one-day tournament.

Stanlake is being handled with care due to his lengthy injury history but there is a strong chance he will return the Sheffield Shield ranks for the Bulls this season.

Queensland has had a busy pre-season with a mix of intra-squad and state squad practice matches.

With many of their regular campaigners away with Australia A, coach Seccombe has turned to the ranks of Premier Cricket and Queensland youth squads to trial a number of promising players, including Sunshine Coast opener Angus Lovell, teenage Wynnum-Manly batsman Corey Hunter, reigning Peter Burge Medallist and Sunshine Coast captain Alecz Day, Sandgate-Redcliffe quick Brad Powell and former AFL draftee Jack Clayton.