Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi has responded strongly to a letter from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regarding the Asia Cup 2025 trophy. According to sources, the BCCI recently sent a formal request to the ACC, asking for the trophy to be handed over to India following their tournament win. In reply, Naqvi made it clear that the trophy would only be handed over in a formal ceremony.
He stated that if India wants the trophy, they should attend a proper award ceremony. The ACC has proposed November 10 as the date for the event. Mohsin Naqvi also insisted that an Indian board official should attend the event with at least one player to receive the trophy. This firm stance came after the Indian team failed to collect the trophy after winning the Asia Cup final.
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Earlier, the trophy was sent back to the ACC office as no Indian representative collected it from Mohsin Naqvi. Following this, the ACC offered to organize a formal presentation, but tensions remained high. Naqvi’s sharp response underlined his disappointment over the incident. He reportedly told the Indian board that if the Indian captain wants the trophy, he should come and collect it personally.
This situation highlights the strained relationship between ACC leadership and BCCI officials. It also sparked online criticism after Indian players shared digitally edited photos with a replica of the trophy. Many saw it as an attempt to downplay the controversy. Meanwhile, cricket fans across the region await an official resolution.
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In summary, the ACC has invited India to receive the Asia Cup trophy at a formal event on November 10. Mohsin Naqvi’s clear message signals a push for professionalism and respect in international cricket protocols. Whether the BCCI accepts the invitation remains to be seen. All eyes are now on how India responds to the ACC’s bold and public challenge.