'Let’s call off this nonsense': Shashi Tharoor slams Pakistan’s India match boycott

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has criticised Pakistan’s decision to boycott its T20 World Cup 2026 match against India, calling the politicisation of cricket “disgraceful.” Tharoor said the controversy, triggered by regional tensions and the Mustafizur Rahman IPL contract row, is spiralling out of control and urged urgent dialogue, suggesting the ICC step in to defuse the situation.
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