Daijiworld Media Network – New Delhi

New Delhi, Sept 30: What should have been a moment of triumph for Team India after clinching the Asia Cup 202 5 in a thrilling five-wicket victory over Pakistan has spiralled into an unexpected diplomatic and cricketing standoff — all over the missing trophy.

The controversy erupted after Mohsin Naqvi, Pakistan’s Interior Minister and president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), allegedly took the trophy with him after India’s refusal to accept it post-match.

Held in Dubai, the final ended with the Indian team choosing not to receive the trophy from Naqvi, following which he reportedly walked away with it — triggering outrage from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

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