Bangladesh, Oct. 21 -- Mohammad Saifuddin, the Bangladesh seam-bowling all-rounder, is likely to miss the upcoming three-match T20I series against India, as he hasn't yet completely recovered from the back injury.

Saifuddin was included in the 15-member squad for the T20s versus India, but the team management is now looking for other alternatives as his latest scan reports aren't encouraging in relation to his back issue.

''I don't think he will be able to play [against India in the T20 series],'' BCB's chief selector Minhajul Abedin told the online sports portal on Sunday.

''We will talk with Julian [physio] tomorrow to take a final decision, but what I understand is that it won't be possible for him to take part in the T20 series,"' he...