, Aug. 19 -- Bangladesh allrounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz will sit out the upcoming three-match T20 series against the Netherlands in Sylhet, choosing to stay with his family ahead of the birth of his first child.

The squad is set to travel to Sylhet on Tuesday evening to begin preparations for the matches on August 30, September 1 and 3 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.

Mehidy, who leads Bangladesh's one-day side, has taken leave with the Bangladesh Cricket Board's approval.

Soumya Sarkar ruled out of Pakistan tour; Mehidy Hasan Miraz called up

Selectors said they expect him to be available for the Asia Cup, which begins later in September in the United Arab Emirates.

"If all goes well, he should return before the tournament,...