Bhubaneswar, Jan. 29 -- Amid growing speculation over Pakistan's participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup, senior Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane has weighed in, firmly brushing aside talk of a boycott - especially of the marquee clash against India.

The T20 World Cup is set to begin on February 7, but the Pakistan Cricket Board is yet to formally confirm the team's participation. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi recently held discussions with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and later stated that "all options remain open," adding that a final decision would be announced either on Friday or early next week.

Uncertainty intensified after reports suggested Pakistan might stay in the tournament but skip the high-profile India-Pakistan match schedule...