, Feb. 1 -- India's deteriorating diplomatic ties with Bangladesh and the latter's subsequent exclusion from the upcoming T20 World Cup could severely jeopardize New Delhi's bid to host the 2036 Olympics, according to a report by The Guardian.

The British newspaper suggests that while the International Cricket Council (ICC) has been accommodating of India's political stances, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) maintains a much stricter "zero tolerance' policy regarding political interference in sports.

The controversy centers on the recent exclusion of Bangladesh from the T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

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