Mohsin Naqvi stirs controversy with Asia Cup trophy stunt at cricketer’s wedding
It has been ten days since India defeated Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai, clinching their ninth title, yet the team — and even the BCCI — are still waiting to get their hands on the trophy. The reason? The silverware hasn’t made it to India.
Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi, who reportedly took the trophy after the final, has yet to clarify when it will be returned. Despite the BCCI raising the issue with him, Naqvi has refused to hand it over, insisting instead on hosting a private ceremony to present the trophy to the Indian players. Unsurprisingly, his proposal has been met with resistance, further deepening the standoff.
Recent visuals show Naqvi openly displaying the Asia Cup trophy, confirming he still has it in his possession. It’s an unusual situation — when was the last time the champions of a major cricket tournament weren’t presented their trophy? Yet, here we are. According to reports, since India declined to collect the trophy directly from Naqvi, he took offence and decided to take it with him — first to his hotel room and later to the ACC headquarters in Dubai. What many assumed would be a brief misunderstanding has now dragged on for over a week.
Naqvi has largely avoided public appearances since the chaotic presentation ceremony, but he couldn’t dodge questions for long. At Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed’s wedding, where he was an invited guest, Naqvi was confronted by reporters asking pointed questions like, “Where is the Asia Cup trophy?” and “What’s your response to Suryakumar Yadav’s comments?” Naqvi didn’t respond — he merely smiled awkwardly before being escorted out by pacer Shaheen Afridi.
As for when the trophy will finally be handed over to India, there are no clear answers. The BCCI is expected to raise the matter with the ICC, though it remains uncertain if any disciplinary action will follow. Reports suggest Naqvi felt “insulted” and “disrespected” after being ignored during the post-match ceremony, claiming he was “made to look like a cartoon” when players didn’t join him on stage. India had requested that the trophy be presented by someone else, but Naqvi refused to comply.
Adding to the drama, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha was seen tossing away the runner-up cheque in frustration during the same ceremony — another moment that reflected the tension surrounding the event.
For now, the deadlock continues. India may have dominated Pakistan throughout the tournament — beating them three times and going undefeated — but their victory still feels incomplete, as the elusive Asia Cup trophy remains out of reach.
