The Board of Control for Cricket in India (
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Institutional Stance on Trophy Presentations
The decision by the Indian teams to skip the official trophy presentations was described by Saikia as a firm institutional choice. Following the women's team's victory over Sri Lanka in the T20 Asia Cup final last week, the squad conducted their own internal medal presentation rather than appearing on the dais with Naqvi. A similar scenario occurred last year after the Indian men's team secured their own Asia Cup title.
Saikia previously clarified that the BCCI had communicated its position to the ACC in advance of the events. He stated that the decision was reflective of the board's stance regarding the prevailing circumstances and sentiments within the country, noting that it was not intended as a slight against the sport, the tournament, or the players involved. During the women's final, the official presentation ceremony proceeded with Naqvi presenting the runners-up cheque to the Sri Lankan team, while the Indian players remained away from the stage.
Future Implications and ACC Leadership
The situation surrounding the trophy presentations has drawn attention to the broader cricketing relationship between India and Pakistan. With both nations set to compete in the upcoming Asian Games in Japan—a tournament also conducted under the auspices of the ACC—the potential for further involvement from the ACC president in medal ceremonies remains a point of interest. The current term for Mohsin Naqvi as ACC president is scheduled to conclude in April 2027, with any potential extension subject to the support of member nations.
