ACC Chief Mohsin Naqvi Deflects BCCI Over Asia Cup Trophy, Ignores India as Champions in Speech.
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Asia Cup 2025 Controversy Continues Over Missing Trophy
Three days after India defeated Pakistan to claim their ninth Asia Cup title, controversies continue to surround the tournament. The post-match presentation turned into a standoff over who would hand the trophy to the winners, leaving the Indian team celebrating without the silverware.
At the center of the dispute is ACC president and PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi. A stormy ACC meeting in Dubai, held days after the final, has further escalated tensions. The medals and trophy are still not in India’s possession, and a virtual meeting between the ACC and BCCI on Tuesday produced no concrete resolution.
A source told Hindustan Times:
“Naqvi’s behavior in the meeting was totally unbecoming of an ACC chairman. His opening remarks didn’t include a congratulatory message for India for winning the Asia Cup. He only did so after being pointed out by Ashish Shelar repeatedly. He had no intention of talking about India’s win and the missing trophy. The BCCI pointed out that they will take care of logistics; he just needs to get the medals and silverware delivered to ACC headquarters, but he kept deflecting.”
The source also confirmed that nearly an hour’s delay after the final was caused by Mohsin Naqvi’s insistence on personally handing the trophy to India, despite the team’s refusal. The ceremony eventually proceeded, with India celebrating their victory without receiving the silverware.
The battle beyond the cricket field
The post-match presentation standoff didn’t occur in isolation. Throughout the tournament, India maintained a no-handshake protocol with Pakistan, sparking debates among former players, experts, influencers, and fans.
With the contentious Asia Cup now concluded, the BCCI appears determined to ensure a clean, protocol-driven transfer of medals and the trophy through ACC channels. However, Mohsin Naqvi remains the central figure in the controversy, making the ceremony a lingering point of contention. Regardless of the final resolution, the 2025 Asia Cup will be remembered as much for its governance drama as for India’s triumph.