Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Asia Cup Trophy Controversy: India's Snub and Pakistan's Reaction
After India won the Asia Cup, a strange situation happened.
The Indian team didn't take the trophy from the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman, who is also the head of the Asian Cricket Council.
This upset some people, like a former Pakistan player who said it was wrong.
The head of the cricket council is now involved in the issue.
Some suggest India did not want to take the trophy because of some politics.
The Pakistani Cricket Board chairman stated India will have to go to his office to get the trophy.
India won the Asia Cup final against Pakistan.
Indian players refused to accept the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi.
Naqvi is the ACC President and PCB Chairman.
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali criticized India's actions.
Naqvi stated India needs to come to his office to collect the trophy.
- Who
- India Cricket Team, Mohsin Naqvi, Basit Ali
- What
- India's refusal to accept trophy from Mohsin Naqvi
- When
- Following Asia Cup Final
- Where
- Dubai International Stadium, ACC Headquarters
- Why
- Unclear, debated after the event
Those Criticizing India
Those With Differing Views (Not Detailed)
Trophy Acceptance
Those Criticizing India
Refusing to accept the trophy is disrespectful and sets a bad precedent, according to former players.
Those With Differing Views (Not Detailed)
Not detailed in the source material.
- Event
- Asia Cup 2025 Final
- Teams
- India, Pakistan
- Result
- India won
- Controversy
- India's refusal to accept trophy from Mohsin Naqvi
- Key Figures
- Mohsin Naqvi, Basit Ali, Suryakumar Yadav
Sources
BCCI takes a major step towards removing Mohsin Naqvi as ACC president amid Asia Cup trophy row: Report
'I Have Got A Bit Of A Smirk...': AB De Villiers Reflects On Team India's Asia Cup 2025 Trophy Snub Fiasco; Video
'He has no knowledge of the sport': Mohsin Naqvi slammed for denying Asia Cup trophy to India
Mohsin Naqvi to receive special gold medal for firm stance in Asia Cup standoff with India: Report
'It Always Feels Good When You Defeat A Good Team'
Gujarat Confidential: Cricket, not politics
