### Pakistan Cricket Team Prepares for Upcoming Tours to Bangladesh and West Indies The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to announce the national T20 squad for the upcoming tours to Bangladesh and the West Indies. The team will play three T20 internationals (T20Is) in Bangladesh, starting on July 20, and is also scheduled for a series in the West Indies, which includes three T20Is and three One Day Internationals (ODIs). The PCB has proposed to convert the West Indies ODIs into T20Is to better prepare for the T20 World Cup, pending approval from the West Indies Cricket Board. The national T20 training camp will commence on July 7 in Karachi, with key players expected to return to the squad after being rested in a recent series against Bangladesh [https://24newshd.tv/30-Jun-2025/pakistan-cricket-team-gears-up-for-west-indies-bangladesh-tours]. ### Overview of Upcoming Matches and Squad Composition 1. **Tour Schedule**: - **Bangladesh**: - Arrival: July 16 - Matches: July 20, 22, and 24 at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka [https://www.dawn.com/news/1920217/pakistan-to-play-t20-series-in-bangladesh-next-month]. - **West Indies**: - Proposed matches include three T20Is and three ODIs, with a potential format change to all T20Is [https://24newshd.tv/30-Jun-2025/pakistan-cricket-team-gears-up-for-west-indies-bangladesh-tours]. 2. **Squad Expectations**: - No major changes anticipated in the current T20 lineup. - Young spinner Sufiyan Muqeem is likely to be included. - Key players such as Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi are expected to return [https://24newshd.tv/30-Jun-2025/pakistan-cricket-team-gears-up-for-west-indies-bangladesh-tours]. 3. **Training Camp**: - Scheduled to begin on July 7 in Karachi, focusing on preparations for both tours [https://24newshd.tv/30-Jun-2025/pakistan-cricket-team-gears-up-for-west-indies-bangladesh-tours]. ### Key Data Points and Match Details - **Bangladesh T20I Series**: - **Match Dates**: July 20, 22, 24 - **Venue**: Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka - **Match Times**: 6 PM local time [https://www.nation.com.pk/26-Jun-2025/pakistan-cricket-team-to-play-three-t20is-in-bangladesh-next-month]. - **Recent Performance**: - Pakistan recently completed a clean sweep against Bangladesh in a T20I series held in Lahore [https://www.dhakatribune.com/sport/cricket/384828/pakistan-to-play-t20i-series-in-bangladesh-next]. ### Conclusion and Future Implications In summary, the Pakistan cricket team is gearing up for significant international engagements, with a focus on enhancing their T20 format capabilities ahead of the T20 World Cup. The upcoming series against Bangladesh will serve as a crucial preparation phase, while the potential format change for the West Indies tour could further align their strategy for the World Cup. 1. **Upcoming Matches**: The team will play three T20Is in Bangladesh from July 20-24. 2. **Squad Composition**: Expected to remain largely unchanged, with key players returning. 3. **Training Focus**: The training camp will emphasize preparation for both tours, particularly the T20 format. The PCB's decisions in the coming days regarding the West Indies series format will be pivotal in shaping the team's strategy moving forward [https://24newshd.tv/30-Jun-2025/pakistan-cricket-team-gears-up-for-west-indies-bangladesh-tours].