Mohsin Naqvi to hand over the Asia Cup 2025 trophy to the Indian cricket team? Here's the update
With Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President and PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi seen walking away from the Dubai International Stadium carrying the Asia Cup trophy, a cloud of uncertainty now surrounds the handover of the silverware to the rightful winners—Team India. Led by Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian side clinched the title in dominant fashion, but the post-match visuals have sparked questions among fans and media alike: when will the victorious team finally receive the trophy? The situation has only added fuel to an already tense atmosphere. Reports suggest that the ongoing standoff between the ACC and the BCCI has led to a delay in the formal handover.
Team India set to get their hands on the Asia Cup 2025 trophy?
While protocol dictates that the Asia Cup trophy must be sent to the headquarters of the BCCI in Mumbai, no clear timeline has been announced. Both sides appear firm in their respective positions, and with neither showing signs of compromise, the deadlock remains unresolved. This unusual scenario has cast a shadow over what should have been a celebratory moment for Indian cricket. Until the trophy officially reaches Indian hands, the symbolic victory feels incomplete, turning what is usually a proud and straightforward ritual into a diplomatic standoff in the cricketing world.
According to a report, Asian Cricket Council President and Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has conveyed to the organisers that the Indian team can receive their medals—on one condition: a formal ceremony must be arranged where he personally presents the awards. However, this demand is unlikely to be accepted, and no such event is expected to take place. As a result, the standoff continues, with no immediate resolution in sight, setting the stage for a brewing power struggle between cricket’s top administrators.
The Asia Cup 2025 concluded on a controversial and dramatic note after India defeated Pakistan by five wickets in the final at the Dubai International Stadium. While the battle on the field ended with India lifting the title, a different kind of battle began off the pitch—one riddled with political undertones and diplomatic tension. The Indian team reportedly refused to accept the trophy from Naqvi, who not only heads the ACC and PCB but also serves as Pakistan’s Interior Minister. His repeated anti-India rhetoric throughout the tournament, including provocative and mocking social media posts, only deepened the rift. What should have been a moment of celebration has now turned into a symbolic standoff, overshadowing India’s cricketing triumph.
India’s refusal to accept the Asia Cup 2025 trophy from Asian Cricket Council President Mohsin Naqvi led to a chaotic and unprecedented post-match situation. The presentation ceremony was delayed by 45 minutes as tensions unfolded behind the scenes. While Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, and Kuldeep Yadav collected their individual awards, and Pakistan’s players received their runners-up cheques and medals, the Indian team did not participate in a formal trophy handover. The symbolic crowning moment of the tournament was notably absent.
The delay stemmed from Naqvi’s insistence on personally handing over the trophy, refusing to delegate the task to anyone else. This created a standoff, ultimately resulting in Naqvi walking away from the Dubai International Stadium with the trophy in hand, without presenting it to the winners.
India’s position had been clear even before the final—given their policy of avoiding any direct engagement with the Pakistan contingent, including no handshakes throughout the tournament, they were not going to accept the trophy from Naqvi. His repeated anti-India remarks on social media during the tournament, despite being the ACC President, further solidified India’s stance. The Indian team’s decision was made after consultations with BCCI officials in Mumbai, leaving the ACC unprepared for the fallout.
