After a thrilling victory in the Asia Cup 2025 final on Sunday against arch-rivals Pakistan, Team India refused to accept the trophy from Asian Cricket Council chairman Mohsin Naqvi. The Suryakumar Yadav-led side eventually celebrated with an empty trophy after Naqvi left the venue with the silverware and medals.

While Naqvi is also the Pakistan Cricket Board chief and to perform the duties during the presentation ceremony as is customary, his recent anti-India posts amid heightened geopolitical tensions between the two countries are understood to have caused angst in the Indian camp.

Now, former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik has made scathing remarks against the Indian team. Further adding fuel to the fire, the former allrounder said India’s decision not to accept the trophy from a Paki

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