India's cricket team declined to accept the Asia Cup 2025 trophy from Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi after winning the final. The refusal stemmed from Naqvi's role as a minister in Pakistan's government. He departed the stadium with the trophy after the ceremony halted, and footage of the incident circulated widely on social media.
The BJP praised the decision as a strong statement against Pakistan. Party leaders noted the move reflected strained relations between the nations, and they questioned why opposition leaders remained silent on the victory. Congress officials countered that the government mishandled the situation by allowing the match to proceed while military operations continued. They argued the trophy should have reached India regardless of political tensions.
The BJP praised the decision as a strong statement against Pakistan. Party leaders noted the move reflected strained relations between the nations, and they questioned why opposition leaders remained silent on the victory. Congress officials countered that the government mishandled the situation by allowing the match to proceed while military operations continued. They argued the trophy should have reached India regardless of political tensions.
