Mohsin Naqvi Did Not Raise Objection to India Women’s Asia Cup Trophy Snub, Says BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has clarified that Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi "did not raise any objection" to the Indian women's cricket team's refusal to accept the Asia Cup trophy from him following their triumph in Dubai on Sunday, September 13, 2026. This confirmation comes from BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla, who described the decision as a "collective" and "institutional" stance by the Indian board. 'Trophy Chor' Echoes in Dubai As Fans Target Mohsin Naqvi After India Win Women's Asia Cup 2026.

India's Dominant Victory in Asia Cup Final

India Women clinched their record-extending eighth Women's Twenty20 Asia Cup title, defeating Sri Lanka Women by a resounding 72 runs in the final held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Indian team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, posted a formidable total of 183/5, powered by brilliant half-centuries from openers Shafali Verma (68 runs) and Smriti Mandhana (59 runs). In response, Sri Lanka were bundled out for 111 (all out) in 20 overs, with India's Shree Charani (4-20) and Deepti Sharma (3-19) dismantling their batting lineup.

BCCI's "Conscious, Institutional" Decision

Despite the convincing victory, the post-match presentation ceremony saw the Indian team refrain from accepting the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, who serves as the President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) as well as the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Pakistan's Interior Minister. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed on Monday that this was a "conscious, institutional decision" by the Board, rooted in "prevailing circumstances and national sentiments." He added that the BCCI's position had been communicated to the ACC in advance.

"We had taken a conscious decision considering all prevailing aspects, and our position had been communicated to the ACC in advance, that the Indian team would not participate in the trophy presentation under the circumstances," Saikia stated. Vice-President Rajeev Shukla reiterated this, saying, "We discussed the matter among ourselves and decided that we would not accept it (trophy) from him. It was our collective decision."

A Repeat of the 2025 Men's Asia Cup Incident

This incident marks the second consecutive year an Indian team has bypassed receiving the Asia Cup trophy from the ACC Chairman. The men's team had similarly declined the trophy from Naqvi during the 2025 Asia Cup final, where they defeated Pakistan. The BCCI has indicated that its stance changed significantly after the "Pahalgam terror attack" in April 2025, which influenced a broader sentiment against engaging in certain formalities with Pakistani officials. India Reportedly Refuse Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Trophy From ACC President and PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi.

Mohsin Naqvi, who assumed the ACC presidency on April 3, 2025, reportedly showed no displeasure this time around. Rajeev Shukla confirmed, "He (Naqvi) also did not raise any objection to it." While the previous year saw Naqvi reportedly leave with the trophy in frustration, for the women's final, he eventually presented the runners-up medals to the Sri Lankan team, and the ceremony concluded without the Indian team taking the silverware.

The Indian team's unwavering stance underscores the geopolitical undertones that continue to influence sporting interactions between the two nations, despite commitments to participate in multi-nation tournaments. This consistent position by the BCCI highlights the ongoing complexities in cricketing diplomacy between India and Pakistan.

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