Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Mohsin Naqvi is set to be honoured with the Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Excellence Gold Medal for his “principled and courageous stance” during the Asia Cup trophy controversy, organisers announced on Friday.

The Trophy Controversy

Naqvi, who also serves as Pakistan’s Interior Minister, made headlines during the Asia Cup final post-match ceremony when Indian players declined to receive the trophy from him — an act seen by many as a political snub amid worsening Indo-Pak ties.

In response, Naqvi refused to hand over the trophy, later stating that the Indian team could collect it from ACC headquarters “if they truly want it.” He further asserted on social media:

“I did nothing wrong, and I did not — and will not

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