India women refuse trophy from PCB chairman during Asia Cup presentation

During the Women's Asia Cup final on September 13, 2026, the India women's cricket team defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs but declined to accept the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, who is both the Asian Cricket Council president and a political figure in Pakistan. This decision is rooted in India's policy against engaging with Pakistani politicians in the wake of strained bilateral relations following a military incident in April 2025. While India has not engaged in bilateral cricket series with Pakistan since 2012-13, it continues to participate in multinational tournaments where both teams can compete.

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