India’s women’s cricket team refused to take the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 trophy from ACC Chairman Mohsin Naqvi after defeating Sri Lanka in the final in Dubai.
Dubai: A controversy has emerged following India’s five-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final, as Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief Mohsin Naqvi reportedly set a condition for handing over the trophy and winners’ medals to Team India. Naqvi, who is also a political figure in Pakistan, took the Asia Cup 2025 trophy.
The Men’s Asia Cup, to be held in the T20 format, will be held from September 9-28 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), confirmed Mohsin Naqvi, Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President.
Hosts Pakistan, which got the opportunity to host an ICC tournament after a long gap of 29 years, was knocked out of the tournament in a matter of just 5 days leaving the fans of supporters of the team massively disappointed.
