Asia Cup 2025 Final: India Refuses To Accept Trophy From Mohsin Naqvi; BCCI Announces ₹21 Crore Prize. In a stunning twist after the match, the Indian cricket team declined to take the Asia Cup 2025 trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), after India triumphed over Pakistan by 5 wickets in the Asia Cup final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
According to sources, the BCCI had instructed the players not to accept the trophy from Naqvi due to past controversial comments he had made about the team and diplomatic issues between the two countries. Despite the team’s position, he attempted to hand the trophy to the Indian team, demonstrating the sensitivities surrounding Indian-Pakistani cricket relations.
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Following the match, there was a temporary delay in the post-match ceremony because the Indian team continued to maintain their position. Fans allegedly booed the Pakistani representatives on the podium as players decided their stance. The incident provides another chapter in the already intense history of India-Pakistani relations in the context of international cricket.
BCCI Announces Prize Money
The BCCI announced a reward of ₹21 crore to the Indian team for winning the Asia Cup. This large payout demonstrates both the significance of the tournament and the outstanding performance of the Indian team throughout the tournament. It should also be noted that players like Abhishek Sharma, who won the run leaderboard, and Kuldeep Yadav, who decimated Pakistan’s order with exceptional spin in the final, contributed to this team effort.
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This rare situation of diplomatic tension and financial recognition demonstrates how important the Asia Cup 2025 final was. While India celebrated victory at the podium as Asia Cup winners, the successful prize announcement in the head area illustrated that India-Pakistan cricket diplomacy is still complex. In fact, this entertaining match will be remembered for thrilling cricket and serious drama off the field.