Key Bangladesh cricketer will miss home series before Asia Cup 2025

Due to a personal problem, an important Bangladesh cricketer will miss the upcoming home T20I series against the Netherlands, which will be their preparation for the Asia Cup 2025.  

Mehidy Hasan Miraz takes leave from Bangladesh squad

The 27-year-old Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz has taken a leave from the upcoming home T20I series against the Netherlands to support his wife, who isn't keeping well. Sylhet will host the three-match T20I series against the Netherlands, which has been scheduled on August 30, September 1, and 3. 

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).

Asia Cup 2025: Out of the blue this team issues warning for India and Pakistan

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.