A BCB official told Cricbuzz, "Mehidy took leave from August 20 to September 4 to be with his wife, as she is not keeping well. As a result, he is not flying to Sylhet for the skill camp ahead of the series against Netherlands."
Recently, Mehidy participated in the fitness camp in Dhaka ahead of the home T20I series against the Netherlands and the Asia Cup 2025. While the Bangladesh cricket team has shifted to Sylhet on Tuesday (August 19) for the upcoming T20I series against the Netherlands, the all-rounder is returning home after his leave has been granted.
Bangladesh are in Group B in the Asia Cup 2025, which the United Arab Emirates will host in the T20I format between September 9 and 28. In the group stage, Bangladesh will face Hong Kong (September 11), Sri Lanka (September 13), and Afghanistan (September 16).
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Mehidy Hasan Miraz needs to prove his place
Mehidy Hasan Miraz served for the national team when Bangladesh recently won their away and home T20I series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan, respectively. However, due to inconsistent performances, especially with the ball in hand, he is struggling to maintain his position in the regular playing XI.
In his 34 T20Is, Mehidy has recorded 418 runs and 18 wickets. Meanwhile, he has recorded 2163 runs and 111 wickets in 158 T20 matches, where the right-handed batter has recorded seven half-centuries.
