India Women’s Cricket Team Refuses Asia Cup Trophy from ACC Head

The Indian women's cricket team declined to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, president of the Asian Cricket Council, during the presentation ceremony. The team’s decision was a unified stand aligned with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), reflecting ongoing tensions between the two cricketing bodies.

The refusal to receive the trophy from Naqvi was a deliberate protest by the Indian team, who chose to skip the presentation ceremony entirely. This act followed a similar stance taken by the Indian men's team, signaling solidarity within Indian cricket against Naqvi's leadership. Officials said the BCCI had informed Naqvi in advance about the team’s decision to avoid any direct confrontation during the event.