PCB President and ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi apologised to BCCI after Asia Cup 2025 chaos but refused to hand over the trophy. BCCI rejected his condition for Team India captain to collect it from Dubai.
Asia Cup 2025 Trophy Row Deepens
The Asia Cup 2025 has ended with India defeating Pakistan in the final at the Dubai International Stadium, but the post-match trophy handover has spiraled into a major controversy. According to reports, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) President and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief Mohsin Naqvi has apologised to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the chaotic scenes on the night of the final but has refused to release the trophy to Team India.
Naqvi reportedly adopted a conciliatory tone during an ACC meeting, expressing regret for the delayed presentation ceremony. However, he remained firm in his stance that India’s captain would have to personally collect the trophy from the ACC headquarters in Dubai.
BCCI Rejects Naqvi’s Condition
The BCCI has strongly opposed Naqvi’s condition. During the meeting, BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla stressed that the Asia Cup trophy belongs to the ACC, not the PCB chief. He also criticized Naqvi for allegedly taking the trophy and medals to his hotel room instead of handing them over to the rightful winners.
Shukla insisted that the trophy should remain under ACC custody and be formally handed over to India’s skipper Suryakumar Yadav. The BCCI questioned why the Indian captain should travel to Dubai when the handover was supposed to take place on the night of the final.
Why India Refused the Trophy on Final Night
Earlier, BCCI joint secretary Devajit Saikia had revealed why India refused to accept the trophy from Naqvi. He clarified that it was a “conscious decision” not to take the trophy from the ACC chairman, who is also a senior Pakistani leader.
“This does not give him the right to take the trophy and the medals with him. It is extremely unfortunate and unsportsmanlike,” Saikia stated. He further expressed hope that the trophy and medals would be handed over to India soon.
Growing Reactions Across Cricketing Circles
The controversy has sparked strong reactions across the cricketing community. Former Indian captain Kapil Dev suggested that “Pakistan can keep the trophy” if the dispute continues, while fans on social media have criticized Naqvi’s handling of the issue.
Adding to the turmoil, reports suggest that the PCB has also halted payments to Pakistan’s players, including Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf, until further orders—an indication of rising internal tensions.
Key Highlights
- Mohsin Naqvi apologised to BCCI over Asia Cup final chaos but refused to hand over the trophy.
- BCCI rejected Naqvi’s demand that India’s captain collect the trophy from Dubai.
- India had earlier refused to accept the trophy directly from Naqvi citing political sensitivities.
- Trophy and medals are still in ACC’s custody, awaiting formal handover to Team India.
Conclusion
The Asia Cup 2025 may be over on the field, but off-field tensions continue to dominate headlines. With the BCCI and PCB holding firm on their positions, the trophy saga has now become more than just a cricketing dispute—it is a diplomatic standoff that reflects the deep undercurrents in India-Pakistan cricket relations.