Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Conflicting Reports Surround Mohsin Naqvi’s Women’s Asia Cup Ceremony
The articles describe different versions of what happened at a Women’s Asia Cup final.
One report, published before the match, said Mohsin Naqvi probably would not attend.
It said Khalid Zarooni might present the trophy if India won.
A later report said Naqvi did attend after India beat Sri Lanka.
It said the Indian team would not take the trophy from him.
The report also said the trophy presentation ended after medals were given to Sri Lanka.
Some spectators reportedly chanted “Trophy Chor” while Naqvi left the stadium.
The two reports therefore conflict about whether Naqvi attended and how the ceremony unfolded.
The reports also connect the incident to an earlier trophy controversy involving India and Naqvi.
An earlier report said Asian Cricket Council president Mohsin Naqvi was unlikely to attend the Women’s Asia Cup final in Dubai.
That report identified ACC vice-president Khalid Zarooni as the likely official to oversee the trophy presentation if India won.
A later report said Naqvi attended the final after India defeated Sri Lanka and was present for the presentation ceremony.
The later report said India’s women’s team refused to accept the trophy from Naqvi, while the ceremony ended after medals were distributed.
Videos reportedly showed spectators chanting “Trophy Chor” as Naqvi left the Dubai International Stadium, while some Pakistani fans praised him.
- Who
- Mohsin Naqvi, Khalid Zarooni, the Indian women’s cricket team, and Sri Lanka’s team are named in the reports.
- What
- The reports concern Naqvi’s attendance and role in the Women’s Asia Cup trophy ceremony, with conflicting accounts of whether India accepted the trophy from him.
- When
- The first report concerned the upcoming final; the later report described the final as taking place on September 13, with one article calling it the 2026 final.
- Where
- The final and ceremony were reported to be at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.
- Why
- The disagreement centers on whether Naqvi attended to present the trophy and whether India refused to receive it from him.
Earlier account
Later account
Naqvi’s attendance
Earlier account
The earlier report said Naqvi was not in Dubai and most likely would not attend the Women’s Asia Cup final.
Later account
The later report said Naqvi was present at the Dubai International Stadium for the final and trophy presentation.
Trophy presentation
Earlier account
Khalid Zarooni was expected to oversee the ceremony if India won, potentially avoiding another dispute.
Later account
The later report said Naqvi intended to present the trophy, but India refused to accept it and the ceremony ended after medal distribution.
Reaction at the stadium
Earlier account
The earlier report described Naqvi’s possible absence as a way to prevent an awkward repeat of the previous controversy.
Later account
The later report said spectators chanted “Trophy Chor” as Naqvi left, while some Pakistani fans praised his actions.
- Tournament
- Women’s Asia Cup
- Reported final result
- India defeated Sri Lanka, according to the later report
- Venue
- Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
- Earlier attendance report
- Mohsin Naqvi was reportedly unlikely to attend
- Expected replacement official
- ACC vice-president Khalid Zarooni
- Later attendance report
- Naqvi was reported to have attended and appeared during the presentation
- Reported crowd reaction
- Some spectators reportedly chanted “Trophy Chor” as Naqvi left
- Earlier controversy
- The reports say India previously did not accept a trophy from Naqvi after defeating Pakistan in the 2025 Asia Cup final
