The deadlock over the Asia Cup 2025 trophy, which has yet to reach champions India, continues as Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi has refused to part with it despite a fresh letter from the BCCI. In the latest development, Naqvi—who also serves as Pakistan’s interior minister and PCB chairman—has urged the BCCI to organise a presentation ceremony in India and send a player to collect the trophy directly from him, rather than expecting it to be sent across borders.

The controversy began after India defeated Pakistan in a thrilling contest in the Asia Cup final. The Indian players decided not to accept the medals and trophy from the ACC chief in protest against Naqvi’s provocative social media posts during the tournament. In response, Naqvi denied the Indian team the tra

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