KEY POINTS
- ACC President Mohsin Naqvi proposes a formal ceremony in Dubai on November 10
- Indian team declined trophy and medal handover in September final
ISLAMABAD: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has formally requested the handover of the Asia Cup 2025 trophy, nearly a month after winning the tournament, following a standoff with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) over the presentation ceremony.
In reply Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has proposed to hand over the trophy in a formal ceremony in Dubai on November 10, 2025.
Mohsin Naqvi, Chairman Asian Cricket Council (ACC), who is also the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), told reporters in Karachi on Tuesday that the ACC has notified the BCCI about a formal trophy presentation ceremony scheduled for December 10 in Dubai.
The unusual development follows India’s victory in the final against Pakistan on September 29, when they clinched the title in a dramatic five-wicket win at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
“If you want the trophy, we can hold a ceremony where you can receive it,” the ACC is said to have told the Indian board in its official response.
The situation has arisen due to India’s decision not to collect their winners’ medals or the trophy at the time of the final presentation.
The stand-off began when members of the Indian team declined to accept the silverware from Naqvi, who was overseeing the ceremony as the ACC President.
The controversy surrounding the refusal to accept the trophy stems from the involvement of Naqvi, who serves dual roles as the ACC President and PCB Chairman, with sources suggesting that the Indian team’s reluctance was connected to this political context.
Despite the tensions, the ACC has maintained its stance, with Naqvi reportedly unwilling to make exceptions or alter the usual presentation protocols.
India had defeated Pakistan by five wickets in the Asia Cup final, chasing down a modest 147-run target in just 19.4 overs, following Pakistan’s collapse to 146 all out in 19.1 overs.
With both the trophy and a potential diplomatic resolution at stake, all eyes will now be on the proposed ceremony in Dubai next month.
