Cricketing Controversy: India Wins Asia Cup 2025, But Where is the trophy?

AI news today : In a shocking turn of events, the Indian cricket team refused to accept the Asia Cup 2025 trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief and Pakistan’s Interior Minister, after winning the tournament against Pakistan in the final match held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

The final match, which took place on September 28, 2025, saw India emerge victorious, defeating Pakistan by five wickets. However, the excitement of the win was marred by a controversy surrounding the trophy handover. According to reports, Naqvi insisted on handing over the trophy to the Indian team himself, sparking a standoff.

The Controversy

The Indian team reportedly refused to accept the trophy from Naqvi due to political and administrative concerns. The team allegedly waited for another official to hand over the trophy, but when no one else came forward, they decided to celebrate their victory without it. The trophy was later taken to the ACC headquarters in Dubai.

Aftermath

The incident has sparked a heated debate, with many criticizing Naqvi’s actions and India’s decision to refuse the trophy from him. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly planning to lodge a formal complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding the incident ¹.

Match Highlights

• Match Result: India won the match by 5 wickets
• Score: India – 150/5 (19.4 overs), Pakistan – 146/10
• Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates
• Tournament: T20 Asia Cup 2025

Key Performers

• Top Scorers: Pathum Nissanka (107), Abhishek Sharma (75), Kusal Mendis (74)
• Top Bowlers: Not specified in the available reports, but notable performances came from India’s Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Singh Yadav

The incident has raised questions about the protocol and etiquette of presentation ceremonies in international cricket, and it remains to be seen how this controversy will affect the relations between India and Pakistan in the cricketing world.