India's victory in the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan took an unexpected turn when the team refused to accept the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, the president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). This incident occurred after India won the match by five wickets, marking their ninth Asia Cup title.

The post-match presentation ceremony faced significant delays, lasting over an hour, as the Indian players stood firm in their decision not to accept the trophy from Naqvi. The situation escalated when Naqvi insisted on presenting the trophy, leading to a standoff. While the Indian team was willing to accept the trophy from Khalid Al Zarooni, the vice-chairman of the Emirates Cricket Board, Naqvi rejected this option.

The delay was compounded by the absence of the Pakistani players, who remained in their dressing room for an extended period after the match. As the crowd grew restless, many Indian fans booed when Pakistan's captain Salman Ali Agha approached the stage.

Reports suggest that the Indian players' refusal stemmed from Naqvi's controversial social media activity, which included posts that were perceived as disrespectful towards India. Following the standoff, Naqvi left the stage, and the ACC officials removed the trophy from the venue. The Indian team then celebrated their victory with a mock trophy on stage.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia criticized Naqvi's actions, calling them unsportsmanlike and stating that India could not accept a trophy from someone representing a country with which it has strained relations. He expressed hope that the trophy would be returned to India soon and mentioned plans to lodge a formal complaint with the ICC.

Suryakumar Yadav, speaking at the post-match press conference, expressed his disappointment, stating, "A champion team was denied a trophy, and it was a hard-earned one." He emphasized that while trophies are important, the memories created during the tournament were far more valuable.

The Asia Cup 2025 final was marked by heightened tensions, with the Indian team previously avoiding handshakes with Pakistani players throughout the tournament. The match itself saw India recover from a shaky start, with Tilak Varma's impressive innings leading them to victory after a dramatic collapse by Pakistan's batting lineup.