Dhaka, July 4 -- Bangladesh cricket team's head coach Phil Simmons will miss the second ODI against Sri Lanka on Saturday due to a scheduled medical visit to the United Kingdom.

Bangladesh team's manager Nafis Iqbal confirmed the development to the media.

Simmons had originally planned the medical appointment back in February but postponed it due to Bangladesh's Champions Trophy commitments.

He is expected to join the team on July 7th.

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"This time, the appointment couldn't be deferred," Nafis said to the media. "He discussed it with the board before the tour."

In Simmons' absence, Bangladesh will take the field under Mehidy Hasan Miraz's leadership and with support from the rest of the co...