Pakistan, May 22 -- Bangladesh has been dealt a setback ahead of their upcoming three-match T20I series against Pakistan, as key all-rounder Soumya Sarkar has been ruled out due to a lower back injury.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed on Thursday that Soumya has been experiencing pain on the right side of his lower back for over a week. After a detailed medical evaluation, team physio Bayjedul Islam Khan stated that the injury requires 10 to 12 days of rehabilitation, making him unavailable for the series.

"This injury needs a recovery period of around 10 to 12 days. He will therefore be unable to participate in the series in Pakistan," Bayjedul stated.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz has been called up to the team to cover for him. The...