Brett Lee to miss Bangladesh series, says CA

Fast bowler Brett Lee will miss Australia’s three-match, limited overs cricket series against Bangladesh starting this month because of a “family issue,” Cricket Australia said on Wednesday.

Acting CA chief executive Michael Brown said Lee has been granted short-term leave, allowing him to miss the matches on August 30, September three and September six in the northern city of Darwin.

His place in the Australian squad will be taken by uncapped Tasmanian Brett Geeves.

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“The selectors are comfortable this move will maintain the competitive edge for the Australian side and provide a wonderful opportunity for Brett Geeves to join the Australian group for the first time,” Brown said.

“We look forward to Brett Lee rejoining the group as soon as possible.”