ISLAMABAD, July 8 (Xinhua) -- The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced a 15-member national squad on Tuesday for the upcoming three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series against Bangladesh, scheduled to take place from July 20 to 24 in Dhaka.

According to a statement from the PCB, middle-order batter Salman Ali Agha will continue to lead the side.

The PCB said that the matches will be held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in the Bangladeshi capital.

The Pakistan team's tour to Bangladesh is part of its preparations for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, which India and Sri Lanka will co-host, under new head coach Mike Hesson.

The announced squad includes a blend of experience and emerging talents, including Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Hassan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, wicketkeeper Mohammad Haris and Mohammad Nawaz.

The PCB added that the squad for the upcoming white-ball series against West Indies, which will be played in early August, would be announced in due course.

Speaking about future plans, PCB Chief Operating Officer Summer Syed said negotiations are underway with Cricket West Indies to potentially convert the ODI matches into additional T20Is in preparation for next year's T20 World Cup. ■