Dhaka: Despite a side strain, fast bowler Taskin Ahmed was on Tuesday included in Bangladesh's squad for the T20 World Cup to be held in America next month.

Ahmed, who has also been appointed vice-captain, was injured last week ahead of the fifth T20I against Zimbabwe.

But before that, the 29-year-old had performed brilliantly in the series and took eight wickets in four matches at an impressive economy rate of 4.56.

The Tigers will be led by Nazmul Hossain Shanto as all the familiar and experienced players have been included in the squad of 15. Opener Liton Das has been named in the squad despite his recent poor form.

Star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is the most senior player in the team, having featured in every event since its inception in 2007.

Bangladesh will start their campaign against Sri Lanka on June 7 in Dallas Texas. They have been placed in Group D, which also features South Africa, Netherlands and Nepal.

This will be their ninth consecutive appearance in the tournament, this time qualifying based on the T20I team ranking criteria set by the International Cricket Council.

Bangladesh team: Nazmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Taskin Ahmed (vice-captain), Liton Das Soumya Sarkar, Tanjeed Hasan, Shakib Al Hasan, Tauheed Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Jake Ali, Tanvir Islam, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Shorifu Islam, Tanzim Hassan.

Travel Reserves: Hassan Mahmood, Afif Hussain.