Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Mohsin Naqvi criticized India after their Asia Cup final defeat, claiming India "disgraced the spirit of the game." This followed PM Modi's congratulatory post referencing "Operation Sindoor," prompting Naqvi to respond that dragging war into sports showed desperation. India won the Asia Cup final by five wickets in Dubai on Sunday. Post-match drama ensued when the presentation was delayed 90 minutes. Indian players refused to accept the trophy from Naqvi, who serves as Pakistan's Interior Minister. Naqvi subsequently walked away with the trophy and medals, while Indian players posed with an imaginary trophy. Indian fans booed Naqvi and Pakistani players throughout the ceremony. (PC: Reuters & News 18)

India beat Pakistan to lift the Asia Cup 2025 but refused to take the trophy from Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi. The Indian players stood firm after recent cross-border tensions, rejecting Naqvi’s role in the ceremony. Naqvi then walked away with the trophy, sparking anger from fans and BCCI. Yet India celebrated with full spirit. Captain Suryakumar Yadav said his team and staff are the “real trophies.” Players danced, laughed, and shared fun moments online, proving no act could steal their joy. BCCI confirmed it will protest against Naqvi’s actions at the ICC conference.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and BJP leader L. Murugan visited the Karur stampede site in Tamil Nadu to meet survivors and the families of the deceased. The stampede occurred on 27 September 2025 during a political rally, resulting in around 41 deaths and many injuries. During their visit, they offered condolences, assessed relief efforts, and committed to extended support. Their presence aimed to provide reassurance, oversee aid distribution, and signal the central government’s attention to the tragedy and its aftermath.

.In a dramatic turn of events following India's five-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final, the Indian team declined to accept the trophy from Pakistan's Interior Minister and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President, Mohsin Naqvi. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had requested that the trophy be presented by a neutral official, but Naqvi insisted on conducting the ceremony himself. In protest, the Indian players refused to take the trophy, leading Naqvi to storm off the stage with the silverware. The incident has sparked outrage, with the BCCI planning to lodge a formal protest with the International Cricket Council (ICC) over Naqvi's actions. Despite the controversy, the Indian team celebrated their victory without the physical trophy, with Captain Suryakumar Yadav expressing disbelief at the unprecedented situation. The incident has added a political dimension to the sporting rivalry between the two nations.     

Indian para-athlete Shailesh Kumar secured his first World Para Athletics Championships gold in New Delhi, overcoming a fourth-place finish at the Paris Paralympics. Competing in the men's T63 high jump, he cleared 1.91 meters, setting a championship record and surpassing reigning Paralympic champion Ezra Frech, who jumped 1.85 meters. Varun Singh Bhatti also cleared 1.85 meters, earning the bronze. Kumar, who contracted polio in his right leg as a child, expressed immense joy, stating, "I am very happy we have won two medals for India." 

In a dramatic turn of events following India's five-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final, the Indian team refused to accept the trophy from Pakistan's Interior Minister and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President, Mohsin Naqvi. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had requested that the trophy be presented by a neutral official, but Naqvi insisted on conducting the ceremony himself. In protest, the Indian players declined to take the trophy, leading Naqvi to storm off the stage with the silverware. The incident has sparked outrage, with the BCCI planning to lodge a formal protest with the International Cricket Council (ICC) over Naqvi's actions. Despite the controversy, the Indian team celebrated their victory without the physical trophy, with Captain Suryakumar Yadav expressing disbelief at the unprecedented situation. The incident has added a political dimension to the sporting rivalry between the two nations. (PC: PTI)

The BCCI will raise a strong protest at the ICC meeting in Dubai this November against Asian Cricket Council chief Mohsin Naqvi. The dispute began when the Indian team refused to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Naqvi, who is also Pakistan’s interior minister. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said, “India cannot take the trophy from the person who is waging a war against our country.” He added that Naqvi’s act of walking away with the trophy and medals was “unexpected, very childish.” India beat Pakistan by five wickets in the final, winning all three matches against them in the tournament. (PC: AFP)

The Asia Cup final ended in fresh controversy after India refused to take the winner’s trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief Mohsin Naqvi, also Pakistan’s interior minister. Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha said his team will donate their match fees to civilians and children affected by India’s Operation Sindoor. Earlier, India’s Suryakumar Yadav pledged his fee to armed forces and victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. Agha criticised India’s actions, calling them “disrespectful to cricket.” While Pakistan posed with the trophy, Indian players collected only individual awards. The presentation ceremony was delayed for over an hour amid the row. (PC: AFP)

After India’s Asia Cup 2025 win over Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the victory as “Operation Sindoor on field,” linking cricket success to India’s military operation. Responding sharply, Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President and Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said: “No cricket match can rewrite that truth. Dragging war into sport only exposes desperation and disgraces the spirit of the game.” The war of words added fuel to the ongoing controversy after India refused to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Naqvi, escalating political tensions into the sporting arena. (PC: Cricbuzz)

India refused to accept the Asia Cup 2025 trophy and medals after beating Pakistan in a thrilling final on Sunday. The team boycotted the ceremony as it was to be presented by ACC chief and Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi. The presentation was delayed over an hour, with Pakistan players initially refusing to leave their dressing room. Indian fans loudly booed Naqvi when he stepped on stage. Player awards were given to Tilak Varma, Kuldeep Yadav, and Shivam Dube, but the ceremony ended abruptly without India collecting the winners’ trophies. The trophy was later taken to the Indian dressing room. (PC: X)