Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:14pm on 29 Sep 2025,Monday Sports
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)
