India Skips Post-Match Presentation After Women's Asia Cup 2026 Win As Mohsin Naqvi Remains On Stage

The Indian Women's Cricket Team bypassed the customary post-match presentation ceremony following their triumph at the Women's Asia Cup 2026, while the presence of Mohsin Naqvi, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president and Pakistan Cricket Board chairman, at the event sparked controversy. India emerged victorious in the final by 72 runs against Sri Lanka, clinching their eighth Women's Asia Cup title.

However, the Indian players did not participate in the medal and trophy presentation, unlike the typical celebrations that follow a major tournament win. The unusual move has drawn attention amid the presence of Naqvi, whose involvement in a similar incident during the 2025 men's team's Asia Cup final raised concerns about a potential trophy controversy.

Indian team officials have declined to accept the trophy from ACC Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, drawing parallels to their decision during last year's men's final. BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla was also present at the venue, further intensifying the proceedings. The situation is being attributed to India's previous stance on accepting the Asia Cup trophy from Naqvi, although official confirmation regarding the sole reason for the Indian women's team skipping the ceremony remains pending.

The India Women's team's emphatic 183/5 to restrict Sri Lanka to 111, winning the final by 72 runs, has gone viral, shifting the focus from the team's dominant victory to the controversy surrounding the trophy ceremony.