Both Amir and Wasim reversed their retirement decision to make themselves available for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in June. The series also marks the return of Babar Azam as the white-ball skipper.
On October 24, the two neighbours will face off in the most-anticipated match of the showcase event, and Mahmood, a veteran of 143 One-Day Internationals and 21 Tests, claimed India will "have a strong grasp of the playing conditions."
Another former Pakistan captain, Misbah-ul-Haq, is rumoured to be contesting for the position of the head coach.
The decision comes following a review process undertaken in the aftermath of the World Cup where Pakistan failed to reach the semi-finals.
Sohail Khan has been dropped from all formats for the tour to the West Indies.
