The latest stand-off brought back memories of the 2025 Men’s Asia Cup final on September 28, coincidentally held at the same venue, the Dubai International Stadium, where India defeated Pakistan in the final. The Indian women’s cricket team refused to receive the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, who is also Pakistan’s Interior Minister, after winning the final against Sri Lanka. The point of contention was the presence of Mohsin Naqvi. The stalemate continued for nearly an hour before Naqvi ordered the Men’s Asia Cup trophy to be taken away from the stadium.
Mohsin Naqvi, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president, was at the center of another trophy controversy during the Asia Cup on Sunday.
The Indian men’s team is yet to receive the Asia Cup trophy, which has since been kept at the ACC office.
Mohsin Naqvi became the president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on April 3, 2025, according to a report by news agency IANS. Mohsin will remain in the position until April 3, 2027, according to the rules. It is understood that the next ACC president is likely to come from the Afghanistan Cricket Board, with the term expected to run until mid-2029.
Once Mohsin Naqvi vacates the position, the Indian cricket team may also receive possession of both its Asia Cup trophies, according to reports. The ACC president’s term lasts for two years and can only be extended through unanimous consent.
The Asia Cup is held once every two years, and the next men’s Asia Cup is scheduled to be played in June 2027. This means that Mohsin will no longer be serving as the ACC president during the 2027 Asia Cup. Before Mohsin Naqvi, the position of ACC President was held by Jay Shah from 2021 to 2025, and he was re-elected unanimously for a second term. Earlier reporting noted: ‘We are the champions’: Amol Muzumdar backs BCCI stand as India skip Women’s Asia Cup trophy presentation with Mohsin Naqvi Team India after winning the Women’s Asia Cup 2026. (Pic credit: BCCI) Earlier reporting noted: NEW DELHI: India women’s head coach Amol Muzumdar has backed the Board of Control for Cricket in India ’s ( BCCI ) decision to not accept the Women’s Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Mohsin Naqvi, saying the team stood united behind the board’s position after their emphatic 72-run victory over Sri Lanka in the final.
Officially over for us,” Muzumdar told reporters after the final. Given the controversies Naqvi has been involved in, it is unlikely that he will receive an extension. Considering Mohsin Naqvi’s conduct, the chances of him being re-elected as ACC President are believed to be very slim. We stand by it. For us, this tournament is over. We are the champions. That’s good enough. This tournament is over.
Earlier reporting noted: “The stand has been taken by the BCCI.
