India rejects Asia Cup trophy presented by Mohsin Naqvi after victory
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 6:53 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
India's women secured the Asia Cup title, defeating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in Dubai on September 15, 2026. The post-match trophy presentation was marred when Indian players refused to accept the trophy from Asian Cricket Council president Mohsin Naqvi. This incident echoes a similar refusal during the men's Asia Cup final last year. The controversy has brought attention to Naqvi's dual role as both a cricket administrator and a politician in Pakistan, sparking criticism from former player Mohammad Kaif, who questioned his effectiveness in both roles. The ongoing discussions highlight issues around leadership and focus in cricket administration in Pakistan.
- •India won the Women's Asia Cup by 72 runs on September 15, 2026.
- •Players declined to accept the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi amid controversy.
- •Naqvi's roles as ACC president and politician spark ongoing debate.
- •Former player Mohammad Kaif criticized Naqvi's effectiveness in dual roles.
- •Similar refusal occurred during the men's Asia Cup final last year.
- 6:53 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-Pakistan batter calls India 'arrogant' as he defends Mohsin Naqvi after Asia Cup trophy row
- 8:18 AMYahoo Sports — Mohsin Naqvi 'didn't object' to India refusing Women's Asia Cup trophy from him, says Rajeev Shukla
- 6:27 AMYahoo Sports — 'Are they living in the past?': Ex-India cricketer slams Mohsin Naqvi after Asia Cup trophy snub
"The celebration of India's Women's Asia Cup triumph was overshadowed when the team rejected the trophy presented by ACC president Mohsin Naqvi. This decision recalls a similar controversy during the men's Asia Cup final. Mohammad Kaif has voiced doubts regarding Naqvi's involvement in both political and sports spheres, reflecting wider issues related to his dual authority in the cricketing community.
"Following their stunning victory against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final, India's women's cricket team made a bold statement by refusing to accept the trophy. The players chose to remain in the dressing room, adhering to the BCCI's advisement regarding the presentation. This moment recalls a similar stance taken by the men's team in the previous year's tournament.
"India beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the Asia Cup final in Dubai on Sunday, but the team did not accept the trophy from Naqvi. It was the second year in a row that an Indian team skipped receiving the Asia Cup trophy from the ACC chairman, after the men's team did the same during the 2025 Asia Cup following the Pahalgam terror attack.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 6:53 AMEx-Pakistan batter calls India 'arrogant' as he defends Mohsin Naqvi after Asia Cup trophy row
Following their stunning victory against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final, India's women's cricket team made a bold statement by refusing to accept the trophy. The players chose to remain in the dressing room, adhering to the BCCI's advisement regarding the presentation. This moment recalls a similar stance taken by the men's team in the previous year's tournament.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 8:18 AMMohsin Naqvi 'didn't object' to India refusing Women's Asia Cup trophy from him, says Rajeev Shukla
India beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the Asia Cup final in Dubai on Sunday, but the team did not accept the trophy from Naqvi. It was the second year in a row that an Indian team skipped receiving the Asia Cup trophy from the ACC chairman, after the men's team did the same during the 2025 Asia Cup following the Pahalgam terror attack.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 6:27 AM'Are they living in the past?': Ex-India cricketer slams Mohsin Naqvi after Asia Cup trophy snub
The celebration of India's Women's Asia Cup triumph was overshadowed when the team rejected the trophy presented by ACC president Mohsin Naqvi. This decision recalls a similar controversy during the men's Asia Cup final. Mohammad Kaif has voiced doubts regarding Naqvi's involvement in both political and sports spheres, reflecting wider issues related to his dual authority in the cricketing community.
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