The Asia Cup 2025 ended on a dramatic note as ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi took the tournament trophy and winners’ medals to his hotel after Team India refused to accept them directly from him. The incident has sparked debates in the cricketing world and is expected to be discussed at the ICC conference in Dubai this November.

What Happened at the Final

During the final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, India defeated Pakistan by five wickets. Naqvi, present at the event, stepped onto the presentation stage to hand over the trophy and medals.

However, the Indian players refused to accept the awards from him, citing the need for a “neutral official” due to his position in Pakistan. In response, Naqvi left the stage, took the trophy and medals back to his hotel. And then returned to the stage.

Mohsin Naqvi’s Condition

According to reports, Naqvi is willing to hand over the trophy and medals to Suryakumar Yadav and the Indian team. Still, he has set one condition: a formal ceremony must be arranged where he can personally present the awards.

Given the political tensions between India and Pakistan, such a function seems unlikely at this time.

BCCI Reacts

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) strongly criticized Naqvi’s actions. Secretary Devajit Saikia called it “unsporting” and confirmed that the BCCI will raise the matter at the ICC conference in Dubai.

Saikia said, “We hope the trophy and medals will be returned to India soon. We will file a strong protest against the ACC chairman’s actions.”

What’s Next

As of now, the Indian team has returned home, and the trophy and medals remain in Naqvi’s custody. Cricket fans worldwide are closely watching the situation. The ICC is expected to mediate, and the final resolution is anticipated to be reached at the November conference in Dubai.

This incident has added an unexpected political twist to the Asia Cup 2025, overshadowing India’s victory in the tournament.