New Delhi: The long-standing tension over the Asia Cup 2025 trophy took a step toward resolution as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) held an informal discussion with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that the dialogue, facilitated on the sidelines of the International Cricket Council (ICC) board meetings in Dubai, helped “break the ice” between the two cricket boards.

The controversy erupted after India defeated Pakistan in the Asia Cup final, but the team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, declined to receive the winner’s trophy from Naqvi. In response, the PCB chief reportedly took the trophy back, which remains at the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) headquarters in Dubai under strict instructions that it cannot be moved wit

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