Dubai: Heated moments erupted during the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting as India continued to demand the Asia Cup 2025 trophy. In response, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi told BCCI representatives that the trophy is available—if they really want it, they can come and collect it.
The standoff began when Indian cricket board official Rajeev Shukla repeatedly raised the issue of receiving the Asia Cup trophy during the ACC session. Mohsin Naqvi, who also serves as ACC President, clarified that this topic wasn’t part of the official agenda. However, India kept pressing the issue, prompting a firm response from Naqvi.
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Naqvi reminded BCCI that he was present on stage after the final match to award the trophy, but India’s team captain, Suryakumar Yadav, refused to accept it. He said that if India now wants the trophy, they should come to the ACC office and take it directly from him—or organize a formal ceremony for collection.
Tensions rose further as the ACC assigned a joint resolution task to PCB, BCCI, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan to resolve the dispute. The meeting also condemned India’s unsportsmanlike conduct, including their players’ refusal to shake hands and Suryakumar’s political statements during press events.
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The controversy stems from the Asia Cup 2025 final held in the UAE, where India refused basic sportsmanship gestures. The Indian captain’s actions—both during the match and at the post-match ceremony—sparked outrage, even within India. Former legends like Kapil Dev and Ravi Shastri criticized the team’s behavior, calling it disgraceful and politically motivated.