'This Is BCCI's Stance': India Head Coach Amol Muzumdar Breaks Silence On Asia Cup 2026 Trophy Controversy
The Asia Cup trophy drama reared its head once again as the Indian team refused to collect the trophy from ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday. Harmanpreet Kaur and Co won a record-extending 8th Women's Asia Cup title, defeating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in Dubai. Much like Suryakumar Yadav & Co last year, the Women's Cricket Team stayed away from the post-match presentation ceremony after winning the…
In a recent Women's Asia Cup 2026 tournament, India's cricket team declined to collect the trophy from ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi. This decision comes after India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs in Dubai, securing their record-extending 8th Women's Asia Cup title. The Indian team, led by head coach Amol Muzumdar, remained absent from the post-match presentation ceremony despite Naqvi being present on stage.
The BCCI, India's cricket governing body, issued a statement clarifying their stance on the matter. BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla's presence at the venue only added more attention to the proceedings. Amol Muzumdar, the Indian head coach, stated in a post-match press conference that the team considers themselves the official champions and that the trophy or its absence does not matter to them.
The incident echoes a similar situation from the 2025 men's Asia Cup, where India also declined to receive the trophy from Naqvi, leading to a major controversy.
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