Archive · 2 Nov 2025
BCCI Seeks Return of Asia Cup Trophy Amidst Political Tensions
India won a cricket championship and its trophy, but they haven't gotten it back yet.
The head of the Asian Cricket Council, Mohsin Naqvi, is holding onto the trophy.
India's cricket board is asking for it back, but Mr. Naqvi wants to give it to the winners in a special way, which is causing a delay.
Some people think this is like a child who won't share their toys.
If India doesn't get the trophy by the end of October, they plan to ask the bigger bosses at the International Cricket Council to help sort it out.
It's a bit like a disagreement over who gets to present a prize.
India won the Asia Cup, but the winner's trophy remains with ACC Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, over a month after the event.
The BCCI is pressing for the trophy's return and views Naqvi's actions as a 'spoilsport' move, comparing it to the phrase 'uska bat, ball'.
Naqvi reportedly insists on a personal handover to a winning team member, with his government and military potentially backing him.
If the trophy is not returned by the end of October, the BCCI plans to raise the issue at the upcoming ICC meeting.
The situation is occurring against a backdrop of strained India-Pakistan relations, with cricket serving as a rare point of contact.
- Who
- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi.
- What
- A dispute over the return of the Asia Cup trophy, won by India, which is being withheld by the ACC President.
- When
- The trophy has been withheld for over a month, and the BCCI plans to escalate the issue to the ICC by the end of October.
- Where
- The trophy is reportedly held in Mohsin Naqvi's Dubai office, and the issue may be discussed at the ICC meeting.
- Why
- Disagreement over the trophy presentation protocol, with the ACC President insisting on a personal handover. This occurs against a backdrop of strained India-Pakistan relations, with Naqvi's actions being likened to an entitled player's behavior ('uska bat, ball').
BCCI/India
ACC Chairman Mohsin Naqvi/Pakistan
Trophy Handover Protocol
BCCI/India
Believes the trophy should be promptly returned to the winning board (BCCI) without undue delay or specific personal presentation demands.
ACC Chairman Mohsin Naqvi/Pakistan
Insists on a personal handover to a winning team member, potentially as a symbolic gesture amidst political tensions.
Motivation for Withholding Trophy
BCCI/India
Views the action as a 'spoilsport' tactic, likening it to an entitled individual controlling a game ('uska bat, ball') and potentially an attempt to gain leverage.
ACC Chairman Mohsin Naqvi/Pakistan
Actions are seen by some as backed by the Pakistani government and military, suggesting a political dimension to the dispute over the presentation.
Escalation of Dispute
BCCI/India
Prepared to involve the International Cricket Council (ICC) if the trophy is not returned by the end of October to seek resolution.
ACC Chairman Mohsin Naqvi/Pakistan
Has reportedly secured support from other cricket boards, such as Bangladesh, potentially countering India's efforts at the ICC.
- Asia Cup Winner
- India
- Trophy Holder
- ACC President Mohsin Naqvi
- BCCI Representatives
- Rajeev Shukla and Ashish Shelar
- ACC President's Demand
- Personal handover to a winning team member with one BCCI representative present.
- BCCI's Next Step
- Raise issue at the next International Cricket Council (ICC) meeting if not returned by October end.
- Pakistan's Support
- Bangladesh has secured at least one vote.
- Political Context
- Strained India-Pakistan relations, with cricket being a rare point of contact.
