India cricketers refuse Asia Cup trophy from top Pakistan official
India’s women’s cricket team snubbed the Asia Cup trophy presentation from PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi following an Asia Cup final victory over Sri Lanka, citing ongoing political tensions.
The Indian women's cricket team declined to collect the Asia Cup trophy from Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi following their record-breaking eighth continental title win. This refusal mirrors the stance taken by their male counterparts last year. Both teams received the trophy from Naqvi, who serves as head of the Asian Cricket Council, as well as Pakistan's interior minister and cricket board head.
The ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan fuel this conflict. Despite beating Pakistan in the final, the men's team has not yet taken possession of their trophy. BCCI (Indian cricket board) has upheld this stance, and Indian women's coach Amol Muzumdar confirmed it to reporters. The presentation was delayed by nearly 50 minutes before Naqvi handed out medals to the runners-up, and the ceremony concluded abruptly.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia and vice-president Rajeev Shukla were present at the venue, as India distributed the medals themselves.
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