NEW DELHI: Beside the handshake controversy, the no-trophy celebration, the reported disrespect during India’s national anthem, and India’s eventual Asia Cup glory, one man dominated the headlines — PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi. The Asia Cup final had it all. From India refusing to accept the winning trophy from Naqvi, to him walking off with it, and Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha throwing the runners-up cheque, the title clash was full of chaos and controversy — one that cricket fans won’t forget anytime soon. India went on to claim their ninth Asia Cup title overall (ODIs + T20Is) and their second in the T20I format. Here’s how the dramatic night unfolded, with Naqvi at the centre of the storm: NO HANDSHAKE Tensions flared from the start as India captain Suryakumar Ya
Mohsin Naqvi vs India: Blow-by-blow account of ugly confrontations in Asia Cup Final in Dubai

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