Indian women’s team refuses to accept Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi after title win – WATCH

Mohsin Naqvi and the Indian Women’s Cricket Team (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: The Indian women’s cricket team refused to receive the Women’s Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president and Pakistan cricket chief Mohsin Naqvi after beating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final in Dubai on Sunday.Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur and her teammates celebrated after a record-extending eighth Women’s Asia Cup title. But the Indian team did not collect the trophy from Naqvi during the handing over.The ceremony ended with Sri Lanka receiving the runners-up cheque, medals and mementos from the officials.

India rejected the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi

Naqvi was present at the stadium as India completed a comfortable 72-run victory over Sri Lanka.Cameras showed Naqvi sitting alongside dignitaries including BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla and secretary Devajit Saikia as India sealed the title.Naqvi was later present on the dais and handed over the runner-up check to Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu. After Athapaththu spoke to Farvez Maharoof, the presentation ceremony ended.The Indian team did not lift the Asia Cup trophy from Naqvi.The incident comes a year after the controversy involving Naqvi and the Indian men’s team during the Asia Cup final.Chaos ensued during the men’s Asia Cup 2025 final after the Indian team defeated Pakistan. The Indian players waited for more than an hour for the trophy and medals.