The Asia Cup 2025 trophy controversy is still ongoing after India’s big win against Pakistan. Mohsin Naqvi, who is the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief and Pakistan’s Interior Minister, was accused of refusing to hand over the trophy to the Indian team. Instead, he took the trophy and medals to his hotel room in Dubai, sparking a major dispute.
Why Did The Controversy Start?
India’s cricket team refused to accept the trophy from Naqvi due to his political position in Pakistan. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) strongly objected to Naqvi’s behavior, calling it a violation of sportsmanship and protocol. They said Naqvi’s actions damaged the image of cricket administration in Asia and the ICC.
BCCI’s Strong Response and Impeachment Threat
The BCCI officials, including Rajeev Shukla and Ashish Shelar, confronted Naqvi in a virtual ACC meeting. They demanded that the trophy be kept safely at the ACC office in Dubai to be handed over to India later. The BCCI also threatened to push for Naqvi’s impeachment for abusing his position and mixing politics with sport.
Trophy Handed Over to UAE Cricket Board
Recently, Mohsin Naqvi handed over the Asia Cup trophy to the UAE Cricket Board as a response to the pressure from the BCCI. The trophy is now kept at the UAE cricket board’s office in Abu Dhabi. It is expected to be formally sent to India or handed over to Indian officials soon.
What’s Next?
Naqvi has apologized to the BCCI but remains firm on not personally returning the trophy to India. The BCCI is set to raise the issue at the upcoming ICC meeting in November. Meanwhile, diplomatic talks are ongoing on how to resolve the situation peacefully.
The Asia Cup trophy row reflects the complex mix of cricket, politics, and national pride. Fans hope the dispute ends soon so the focus returns to the sport and the deserving champions, India.
