India Women's Cricket Team Refuses Trophy From Mohsin Naqvi
· Sports · Times of India, Cricbuzz, News18
The Indian women's cricket team declined to receive the Women's Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket Council president Mohsin Naqvi following their victory over Sri Lanka on Sunday. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed the move was a gesture of solidarity with the men's team, which adopted a similar stance after the 2025 Asia Cup final. Saikia cited ongoing military tensions and public pressure as reasons for the decision to avoid formal engagement with the official. Despite the protest, India celebrated its record-extending eighth title after a 72-run win in the final. Naqvi, who was present at the stadium, later presented the runners-up cheque to the Sri Lankan captain.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the continued impact of geopolitical tensions on bilateral sporting relations between India and Pakistan, influencing how Indian teams interact with officials from the neighbouring country.
Read the original report — Times of India
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