Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- As the cricketing world awaits the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) final decision on participating in the T20 World Cup, Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane and commentator Harsha Bhogle have dismissed the boycott threats as empty posturing, claiming Pakistan lacks the "courage" to actually withdraw.

Speaking on a show for a news website, Rahane was blunt in his assessment of the standoff.

"I don't think Pakistan can stay away. I don't think they have that courage," the Indian batter stated, referring to the speculation that Pakistan might pull out in solidarity with Bangladesh.

Renowned analyst Harsha Bhogle echoed Rahane's sentiment, describing the current delay in decision-making as mere "noise."

Bhogle argued that int...