IND Vs PAK Asian Games Final: No Naqvi, No Trophy Drama: Jay Shah To Present Medals At India-Pakistan Final
The stage is set for an India-Pakistan showdown for gold at the 2026 Asian Games men's cricket final in Nisshin, Japan, but one familiar figure from recent India-Pakistan cricket controversies will be missing from the medal ceremony. ACC and PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi is not amongst dignitaries present in Nisshin for the gold medal match on Sunday. Instead Jay Shah, President of the International…
The highly anticipated India-Pakistan men's cricket final at the 2026 Asian Games in Nisshin, Japan, is set to take place on Sunday. However, one name that will be notably absent from the medal ceremony is Mohsin Naqvi, the ACC and PCB chief. Jay Shah, President of the International Cricket Council (ICC), will be presenting the medals instead.
Joined by Hiroki Kondo, Mayor of Nisshin City, and Nilo Jayatolake, an Executive Board member of the Olympic Council of Asia, Shah will take on this significant role. Naqvi's absence is due to prior commitments, following recent incidents involving Indian teams at Asia Cup events. The Indian men's team had previously refused to take the Asia Cup trophy from Naqvi last year, while the women's team did so last month.
Despite Naqvi's absence, Shah's presence at the ceremony does not imply he represents the Indian team, as he is attending in his capacity as ICC president. Meanwhile, India showcased a strong batting performance in the gold medal match against Pakistan, scoring 211/6 in 20 overs, with skipper Shreyas Iyer playing a crucial role.
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