Overview
- India’s women’s team refused to collect the Asia Cup trophy following Sunday’s final in Dubai after beating Sri Lanka, with players staying in the dressing room when the presentation began.
- BCCI officials say they informed the ACC beforehand that India would not accept the trophy from its president, the presentation was delayed about 45–50 minutes, and only Sri Lanka took runners-up medals.
- The decision repeats the BCCI’s stance from the 2025 men’s Asia Cup when India also declined a handover from Mohsin Naqvi amid India–Pakistan tensions.
- Former Pakistan batter Mohammad Yousuf posted in defence of Naqvi on X, calling India 'arrogant,' and his comment drew heavy online backlash from users in both countries.
- Naqvi holds multiple roles including ACC president and PCB chairman and reporting notes his ACC position may be at risk when his contract ends in 2027 because he may not secure enough votes for an extension.