Kapil Dev Reacts as India Women Refuse Asia Cup 2026 Trophy From Mohsin Naqvi
India's women's cricket team clinched their eighth Asia Cup title by beating Sri Lanka in Dubai on September 13, 2026, but refused to accept the trophy from ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi. Kapil Dev’s cheeky response to the Asia Cup trophy snub stole the spotlight, with the legendary all-rounder’s witty one-liner leaving everyone curious.
The Indian women's cricket team etched their name in history books once again, securing a record eighth Women's Asia Cup title after a dominant 72-run victory over defending champions Sri Lanka in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, September 13, 2026. However, the momentous achievement was quickly eclipsed by a significant off-field controversy, as the Harmanpreet Kaur-led squad opted not to receive the coveted trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi during the post-match presentation ceremony. Mohsin Naqvi Did Not Raise Objection to India Women’s Asia Cup Trophy Snub, Says BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla.
Kapil Dev Reacts to Asia Cup Trophy Snub
#WATCH | Raipur, Chhattisgarh: On the inauguration of the Nava Raipur Open 2026 golf tournament, Kapil Dev, President of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India, says, "It was very good. I have returned to Raipur."
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BCCI Confirms 'Institutional Decision'
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) swiftly clarified the team's stance, with Secretary Devajit Saikia confirming that the decision was a "conscious, institutional call" taken well in advance. Saikia revealed that the BCCI had communicated its position to the ACC, stating that the Indian team would not participate in a trophy presentation involving Naqvi. The refusal stems from Naqvi's dual roles as the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Pakistan's Federal Interior Minister, with India citing prevailing political and security sentiments as the reason for their firm stance.
This incident mirrors a similar scenario from the 2025 Men's Asia Cup final, also held in Dubai, where the Indian men's team had similarly declined to accept the trophy from Naqvi following a victory over Pakistan. The BCCI's firm position follows heightened tensions between the two nations, particularly after the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025. Saikia emphasized that while India fulfills its sporting commitments in multi-nation tournaments, the manner of receiving awards is a separate matter, asserting that the BCCI had even offered alternative presentation arrangements which were not accepted by the ACC. 'We Should Not Play Pakistan' Madan Lal Reacts After India Women Refuse Asia Cup 2026 Trophy From Mohsin Naqvi.
Kapil Dev's Cheeky Response
The controversy drew reactions from across the cricket world, but it was legendary Indian all-rounder Kapil Dev whose witty one-liner stole the spotlight. Speaking at the inauguration of the Nava Raipur Open 2026 golf tournament in Chhattisgarh on Tuesday, September 15, Kapil Dev, who serves as the President of the Professional Golf Tour of India, was asked about the trophy snub. His dismissive yet pointed response was, "Tell all of them to play golf."
Despite the controversy, India's commanding performance, marked by explosive batting from Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana and disciplined bowling, underscored their unchallenged supremacy in Asian women's cricket. The team's eighth continental title is a testament to their consistent excellence, even as diplomatic tensions continue to play out on the sporting stage.
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