Indian Women's Cricket Team Declines Trophy Presentation from ACC President Mohsin Naqvi

The Indian women's cricket team secured their eighth Women's Asia Cup title on Sunday, delivering a commanding performance to defeat Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final held in Dubai. While the victory marked a significant achievement for the squad, the post-match presentation ceremony drew attention when the players chose not to accept the trophy from Asian Cricket Council president Mohsin Naqvi.

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and her teammates celebrated their success on the field following the conclusion of the match. However, as the official proceedings transitioned to the trophy presentation, the Indian side did not approach the stage to receive the silverware from Naqvi, who also serves as the Pakistan cricket chief. The ceremony concluded after Sri Lanka received their runners-up medals and mementoes from the attending officials.

The incident follows a previous occurrence involving the Indian men's team and the ACC president during the 2025 Asia Cup final. In that instance, the Indian players were required to wait for more than an hour to receive their medals and trophy following their victory over Pakistan. The latest development in Dubai marks another notable moment in the relationship between the Indian team and the ACC leadership during trophy presentations.