Mohsin Naqvi to send Asia Cup 2025 trophy to Mumbai? BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia says ‘we hope the trophy will…’

In a major update, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is hopeful that the Asia Cup 2025 winner’s trophy will reach its headquarters in Mumbai within a day or two. The trophy has been in the custody of Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman Mohsin Naqvi since 28 September, when India defeated Pakistan in the final in Dubai.

As Naqvi also holds the posts of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman and the country’s interior minister, the Suryakumar Yadav-led side refused to receive the winner’s trophy from the 47-year-old. Naqvi took the trophy with him, and it is currently in Dubai.

The BCCI, supported by several other Asian cricket boards, requested Naqvi to hand over the trophy to the Indian team. However, the ACC chairman insisted that he would personally present it at a formal function. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia stated that they are still awaiting the trophy.

“Yes, we are a little unhappy that the trophy has not been given to us even after a month,” Saikia told PTI Videos. “We are pursuing the matter. About 10 days ago, we also wrote a letter to the ACC chairman, but there has been no change in their stance.”

“They are still keeping the trophy under their custody but we hope that the trophy will reach us in a day or two at the BCCI office in Mumbai,” Saikia further added. The post-match presentation was delayed for one hour after the match ended, and the silverware was removed without explanation. Only the Indian players received the individual awards.

'BCCI fully prepared to deal with the matter'

However, if the trophy is not handed over to the Indian team within the next couple of days, the BCCI will escalate the matter to the International Cricket Council (ICC) during its quarterly meeting on 4 November in Dubai.

“On behalf of the BCCI, we are fully prepared to deal with the matter, and I can assure the people of India that the trophy will return to the country — only the timeline is not fixed. One day, it will come,” Saikia said.

“We have won all matches against Pakistan and won the trophy. We have won the championship. Everything is on record. Only the trophy is missing. I hope good sense will prevail,” he added.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Why hasn't the Indian team received the Asia Cup 2025 trophy yet?

Due to strained Indo-Pak relations, the Indian cricket team refused to take the Asia Cup 2025 trophy from ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi.

2. Who is Mohsin Naqvi?

Mohsin Naqvi holds three important administrative positions - ACC and Pakistan Cricket Board chairman, and the post of Interior Minister in Pakistan.

3. Where is the Asia Cup trophy currently located?

Since India beat Pakistan in the final of the Asia Cup 2025, the winners' trophy is at the ACC headquarters in Dubai.

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