"Bangladesh's withdrawal from the men's T20 World Cup could have implications for India's 2036 Olympic bid amid concern at the International Olympic Committee over the potential politicisation of sport. Bangladesh pulled out of next month's tournament last weekend after the International Cricket Council declined a request to move their group matches from India to the cohosts Sri Lanka, after a long-running political row triggered by Kolkata Knight Riders' decision to remove the Bangladeshi bowler Mustafizur Rahman from their Indian Premier League squad."
"Relations between the two countries have worsened significantly over the past month since the death of a Hindu man in northern Bangladesh, which has led to violent clashes on the streets, with Kolkata saying they acted on instructions from the Board of Control for Cricket in India, which has strong links to the government. Pakistan is also reported to be considering boycotting the T20 World Cup in an act of solidarity with Bangladesh, with a final decision expected this weekend."
Bangladesh withdrew from the men's T20 World Cup after the ICC refused a request to move their group matches from India to cohost Sri Lanka. The withdrawal followed a political row after Kolkata Knight Riders removed Bangladeshi bowler Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL squad. Relations have worsened after the death of a Hindu man in northern Bangladesh, prompting street clashes and allegations that Kolkata acted on instructions from the BCCI. Pakistan may consider boycotting the tournament in solidarity. Scotland replaced Bangladesh in the draw. The ICC says its governance is independent, but the BCCI's influence and government links have drawn scrutiny and raised IOC concern about politicisation, which could affect India's 2036 Olympic bid.
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