Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi denied reports that he apologized to Indian cricket officials after a trophy presentation dispute at the Asia Cup 2025 final. The controversy erupted when Indian players refused to accept their championship trophy from Naqvi following their September 28 victory over Pakistan in Dubai. India requested an alternate presenter because of tense relations between the countries, but Naqvi rejected the request.
The trophy was quietly removed from the venue after Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and his team declined to receive it from the Pakistani official. Naqvi accused the Indian media of spreading false information about an apology and said he remains prepared to hand over the trophy. The Asian Cricket Council president stated that Indian officials can collect the award from the ACC office if they so choose. Reports suggest Naqvi wants the Indian captain to travel to Dubai personally for the trophy presentation.
The trophy was quietly removed from the venue after Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and his team declined to receive it from the Pakistani official. Naqvi accused the Indian media of spreading false information about an apology and said he remains prepared to hand over the trophy. The Asian Cricket Council president stated that Indian officials can collect the award from the ACC office if they so choose. Reports suggest Naqvi wants the Indian captain to travel to Dubai personally for the trophy presentation.
