Mohsin Naqvi continues his embarrassing behavior, and closes the Asian Cup in his office in Dubai to fuel the war between India and Pakistan.

The long-standing India-Pakistan rivalry has extended off the field as the 2025 Asia Cup remains with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) in Dubai. It is worth noting that the trophy was not handed over to the Indian team, and the ACC Chairman and Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi sealed it at the ACC headquarters.

India defeated Pakistan in a thrilling Asia Cup final on September 28 in Dubai. The trophy remained at the ACC office after ACC and PCB president Mohsin Naqvi walked out with it when the Indian-led team left Suryakumar YadavHe refused to accept it during the post-match viewing party.

Mohsin Naqvi insists that the cup will not be handed over without his presence

Tensions have escalated between India and Pakistan following the terror attack in Pahalgam. Mohsin Naqvi, who is also Pakistan’s Interior Minister, has instructed that the trophy will not be transferred or handed over without his personal presence, and wants to present it personally to the Indian team or the BCCI.

“As of today, the trophy remains at the ACC offices in Dubai with clear instructions from Naqvi not to move it or hand it over to anyone without his approval and presence in person,” a source close to Naqvi told PTI.

“Naqvi has given clear instructions that only he will personally hand over the trophy (whenever that happens) to the Indian team or BCCI,” the source added.

BCCI stated that Mohsin Naqvi had no right to insist on personally handing over the trophy to the Indian team

Cricket has been overshadowed by political tension between India and Pakistan. Players on both sides refused to shake hands and even exchanged politically charged gestures during matches, reflecting the growing animosity.

Mohsin Naqvi also published provocative posts on social media. He walked away with the winner’s trophy, and no Indian or BCCI representative received it. India considered this move a violation of the protocol and an act of disrespect towards the winners.

The BCCI strongly objected to Naqvi’s conduct and his plans to raise the matter at the next ICC Board meeting. The Indian Board could push for disciplinary action against Naqvi, and may seek to censure or sack him.

“It remains to be seen what the long-term ramifications are for the PCB or Naqvi as the BCCI is clear that he (Naqvi) had no right to insist on handing over the trophy himself to the Indian team and refused to send it to the BCCI who was the official host of the event,” the source said.

India wins ninth Asian Cup title in Dubai

India clinched a record ninth Asia Cup title with a thrilling five-wicket win over Pakistan in the final played in Dubai on September 28. After the first batting, Pakistan were dismissed for 146 in 19.1 overs, with Kuldeep Yadav He took four wickets.

In response, Tilak for sure The chase was anchored by an unbeaten 69 runs off 53 balls, while Shivam Dubey He scored 33 runs from 22 deliveries. India chased down the goal with two balls remaining to register another memorable win over their arch rival.

However, the Indian players were denied the official trophy from Mohsin Naqvi. They held a mock ceremony on the podium amid tensions surrounding the tournament management and Indo-Pakistani relations.

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