Overview

• India refused to receive the Asia Cup trophy from ACC president Mohsin Naqvi after defeating Pakistan in the final in Dubai.
• BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the board will file a strong protest over Naqvi’s conduct at the ICC forum in the first week of November.
• Saikia accused Naqvi of leaving the venue with the trophy and winners’ medals, calling the move unsportsmanlike and demanding their return.
• The BCCI cited government policy allowing participation in multinational events to explain India’s presence at the tournament despite strained ties with Pakistan.
• Tilak Varma was named Player of the Match for an unbeaten 69 in India’s five‑wicket win, with Rinku Singh hitting the winning boundary.