Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:27am on 29 Sep 2025,Monday Sports
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)
