India’s women’s cricket team declined to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket Council head Mohsin Naqvi after winning the tournament on Sunday. The presentation dispute has now continued for the second year in a row.
The episode places the trophy ceremony at the centre of attention after India’s victory. Naqvi, identified as the ACC head, was present for the presentation, but the Indian players did not take the cup from him.
Why the ceremony matters
The decision affects the traditional -match presentation, where the winning team receives its trophy from a senior tournament official. In this case, the ceremony did not conclude with the Indian women’s team accepting the cup from Naqvi.
The development also adds to continuing scrutiny of India’s dealings with Pakistan-linked cricket officials. Earlier coverage had focused on India’s refusal to collect a trophy from a Pakistani head of the Asian Cricket Council and on a no-handshake policy during an India-Pakistan women’s match.
What is known about the latest episode
The Indian team had won the Asia Cup before the trophy presentation. The ceremony took place on Sunday, and the players did not accept the trophy from Naqvi.
The report does not state whether the trophy was later handed to the team, who ultimately presented it or whether the ACC issued a response. It also does not give a reason for the players’ decision.
The wider cricket context
The latest incident follows earlier attention involving India’s women cricketers and match-day protocol. Related coverage has also reported that Bangladesh’s captain made her own decision in a separate handshake episode, without backing from the Bangladesh Cricket Board.
Those developments have kept questions about handshakes, trophy presentations and sporting protocol in focus around matches involving India and Pakistan-linked officials. The latest Asia Cup ceremony has brought that discussion back into the spotlight without resolving the underlying impasse.
Conclusion
India’s women’s team did not accept the Asia Cup trophy from ACC head Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday, extending the trophy presentation impasse for a second consecutive year. The next official step in the ceremony remains unclear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What happened at the Asia Cup trophy ceremony?
India’s women’s cricket team did not accept the trophy from Asian Cricket Council head Mohsin Naqvi after winning the tournament.
Q. When did the incident happen?
The trophy presentation took place on Sunday.
Q. Who is Mohsin Naqvi?
Mohsin Naqvi is identified as the head of the Asian Cricket Council.
Q. Is this the first year of the trophy impasse?
No. The impasse continued for the second year in a row.
Q. Did India win the Asia Cup?
Yes. The Indian women’s cricket team was victorious in the tournament.
Q. Was a reason given for refusing the trophy?
The report does not include a reason for the team’s decision.
Q. Was the trophy later handed to India?
That detail is not stated.
Q. Did the Asian Cricket Council respond?
No response from the Asian Cricket Council is included.
