Anurag Thakur Slams Pakistan's T20 World Cup Boycott Against India

• Former BCCI President Anurag Thakur criticized Pakistan's decision to boycott its T20 World Cup match against India, citing 'fear of losing'.
• Pakistan announced its boycott of the February 15 match against India in Colombo, but approved participation in other tournament games starting February 7.
• The boycott is seen as a protest against Scotland's inclusion over Bangladesh, whose request to shift matches from India due to security concerns was rejected by ICC.
• Government sources suggest Pakistan's boycott is driven by domestic political calculations and internal security issues, not sports-related reasons.
• The decision ends speculation about Pakistan's tournament participation amidst heightened regional political tensions, with the tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

Why It Matters: Anurag Thakur criticized Pakistan's T20 World Cup boycott against India, attributing it to political motives and fear of defeat.