By Parth Dhall | Oct 01, 2025, 06:10 PM
**Mohsin Naqvi Offers 2025 Men’s T20 Asia Cup Trophy to India, But On One Condition**
Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) president Mohsin Naqvi has offered to hand over the 2025 Men’s T20 Asia Cup trophy to India. However, he insists that the Indian players must come and collect it in person.
This offer comes after the Suryakumar Yadav-led Team India refused to accept the trophy from Naqvi during the post-final presentation. While India celebrated their victory on the field, Naqvi walked away with the trophy and individual medals in hand.
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### Meeting Outcome: No Resolution on Trophy Handover
“As ACC President, I was ready to hand over the trophy that very day, and I am still ready now,” Naqvi wrote in a recent post on X (formerly Twitter). He added, “If they truly want it, they are welcome to come to the ACC office and collect it from me.”
Naqvi’s statement followed the latest ACC meeting, chaired by him in Dubai. Representing the BCCI were Rajeev Shukla and Ashish Shelar. Despite discussions, no resolution was reached regarding the trophy handover.
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### Presentation Delay: Standoff Postponed Ceremony
There was an hour-long standoff after the final match. Reportedly, India proposed accepting the trophy from Emirates Cricket Board chairman Khalid Al Zarooni and Bangladesh Cricket Board president Aminul Islam instead. However, Naqvi stood firm, insisting that only he would present the prize.
Due to India’s reluctance, the presentation ceremony concluded without the team receiving their trophy or winners’ medals. Notably, Naqvi not only walked off the stage but also left the stadium with ACC officials carrying the trophy.
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### Naqvi’s Take: “Felt Like a Cartoon”
During the ACC meeting on Tuesday, Naqvi shared his frustration, saying he arrived at the ceremony podium ready to hand over the medals and trophy to Suryakumar Yadav and his team. Yet, he was left waiting alone on the stage, feeling “like a cartoon.”
He also expressed displeasure at not being informed beforehand about India’s decision to refuse the Asia Cup trophy.
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### BCCI’s Response: Firm Stance on Trophy Return
The BCCI has issued a warning to Naqvi, stating it will escalate the matter to the ICC if the trophy is not returned. Shukla and Shelar emphasized that the trophy belongs to the ACC and must be handed over to the winning team.
Despite Naqvi’s complaints, the BCCI representatives remained resolute in demanding the trophy’s return. The issue remains unresolved and will be addressed in future meetings.
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### Controversies: India Beats Pakistan Amid Political Tensions
India and Pakistan clashed three times during the 2025 T20 Asia Cup, with India winning all three encounters, including the final. The historic cricket rivalry was marked by heightened tensions, including boycott calls, on-field verbal exchanges, and complaints filed by both boards.
These sporting clashes occurred against a backdrop of strained political relations following the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025. India responded with Operation Sindoor, while Pakistan retaliated with drone attacks, further escalating tensions.
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The ongoing dispute over the trophy handover adds another layer to the complex and tense relationship between the two cricketing nations. Fans and officials alike await further developments in the coming weeks.
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