The high-voltage Asia Cup 2025 final ended with India defeating Pakistan by five wickets in Dubai, but the real headlines came from an off-field controversy. Indian media outlets and officials from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) accused Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi of taking the tournament trophy and medals back to his hotel—an allegation that has now been proven baseless.
Allegations Sparked by BCCI Secretary
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia, speaking to the Indian news agency ANI, claimed that Mohsin Naqvi “carried the Asia Cup trophy to his hotel room” and hinted that the silverware was being withheld from the Indian team. Saikia even described the incident as “unsportsmanlike,” suggesting the prize might never reach India.
The Real Story
Tournament officials and eyewitnesses have confirmed that the ACC followed standard protocol. When Indian players refused to receive the trophy from Naqvi, who also serves as Pakistan’s Interior Minister, the presentation stalled.
India had requested that the trophy be presented instead by Emirates Cricket Board Vice Chairman Khalid Al Zarooni—an unprecedented demand. Naqvi, upholding international sporting tradition, maintained that as ACC Chairman it was his official duty to present the trophy. When India’s team failed to appear on stage, ACC staff simply removed the trophy and medals for safekeeping, a normal procedure when a presentation cannot proceed.
Tense Ceremony and Indian Boycott
According to reports, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and several teammates stayed away from the stage until after dignitaries and officials had left. Only later did they briefly pose with the trophy under controlled conditions. At no point, witnesses stress, did Naqvi “walk off” with the hardware.
Pakistan’s Role Praised
Despite the dispute, cricket analysts and neutral observers commended Pakistan and Mohsin Naqvi for organizing a smooth and secure Asia Cup. The final itself was an intense showcase of cricketing skill—marred only by the Indian board’s political maneuvering.
Conclusion
The claim that Mohsin Naqvi absconded with the Asia Cup trophy is unfounded. The misunderstanding arose solely from India’s refusal to accept the trophy under normal protocol, not from any misconduct by the ACC or PCB.
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