India win Women’s Asia Cup but do not accept trophy
Summary
India won the Women’s Asia Cup cricket final by beating Sri Lanka but did not accept the trophy from Asian Cricket Council President Mohsin Naqvi, who is also Pakistan’s interior minister. The trophy presentation was delayed and the Indian team stayed away from the ceremony due to political tensions between India and Pakistan.Key Facts
- India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs to win the Women’s Asia Cup in Dubai.
- The trophy presentation was delayed by over 45 minutes after the match ended.
- Indian players did not appear to receive medals or the trophy from ACC President Mohsin Naqvi.
- Naqvi is also Pakistan’s interior minister and chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board.
- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decided not to accept the trophy.
- A similar incident occurred in September when India refused the men's Asia Cup trophy from Naqvi.
- India and Pakistan have tense political relations, worsened by a deadly attack in Kashmir in April 2025.
- India accuses Pakistan-based groups of involvement in attacks, which Pakistan denies.
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