India refused to accept their Asia Cup championship trophy from Pakistani officials on Sunday after defeating their rivals in the tournament final. Team captain Surya Kumar Yadav later stated that his squad was denied their rightful prize during the post-match ceremony. The Indian players stepped away from the presentation platform when they learned ACC chairman Mohsin Naqvi would present the award. Naqvi serves as Pakistan's Interior Minister and cricket board leader.
Tournament organizers delayed the ceremony for nearly one hour while attempting to resolve the diplomatic standoff. Officials eventually delivered the trophy directly to India's changing room after the team refused to participate in formal proceedings. Pakistani players remained in their dressing room for 55 minutes following the match conclusion. Indian supporters booed loudly when Naqvi appeared on stage.
Tournament organizers delayed the ceremony for nearly one hour while attempting to resolve the diplomatic standoff. Officials eventually delivered the trophy directly to India's changing room after the team refused to participate in formal proceedings. Pakistani players remained in their dressing room for 55 minutes following the match conclusion. Indian supporters booed loudly when Naqvi appeared on stage.
