Overview

• India defeated Pakistan to secure a record ninth Asia Cup title, but the post-match ceremony concluded without a trophy handover after the team refused to receive it from ACC president Mohsin Naqvi.
• ACC staff removed the trophy from the field after a prolonged delay, with only individual awards issued and presenter Simon Doull announcing that India would not collect team honours.
• BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia condemned the episode as unsporting, demanded the return of the trophy and medals, and said the board will push the issue at the ICC meeting, with reports indicating potential sanctions could be discussed.
• Pakistan officials defended Naqvi’s role and criticised India’s stance as a breach of protocol, with captain Salman Ali Agha calling the refusal disrespectful to the game.
• The flare-up capped a tournament riddled with a no-handshake policy, provocative on-field gestures, disciplinary actions and political statements that commentators say overshadowed the cricket.