India Women reportedly refused to receive the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 trophy from Mohsin Naqvi after beating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the finalScroll down to read the full story.
Published: September 14, 2026, 12:39 AM IST
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Team India refused to take trophy from Mohsin Naqvi
India’s Women’s Asia Cup 2026 triumph was followed by an unusual scene during the trophy presentation ceremony in DubaiHarmanpreet Kaur and her team reportedly chose not to collect the silverware from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman Mohsin Naqvi after defeating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final.
The Indian team had produced an excellent performance to win the title, but the post-match ceremony was delayed by more than 30 minutes at the Dubai International Cricket StadiumThe match ended at 11:25 PM IST, yet the presentation ceremony had not started even by midnight.
Mohsin Naqvi’s presence leads to delay
Naqvi, who is also the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Pakistan’s interior minister, was present at the stadium for the finalHe was expected to present the trophy to the champions.
However, reports suggested that the Indian team was not willing to accept the trophy from NaqviThis led to uncertainty over the presentation and kept the players away from the stage for some time.
The broadcasters also interviewed Harmanpreet immediately after the matchNormally, the captain’s interview takes place after the trophy presentation, making the sequence of events unusual.
BCCI Officials hand out fielding medals
The confusion increased when footage showed BCCI officials presenting the fielding medalsThe Indian players, meanwhile, remained inside the dressing room as the presentation ceremony eventually got underway.
The ceremony was later wrapped up without the Indian team receiving the trophy from NaqviReports said the Indian players stayed in the dressing room during the proceedings.
Similar scene in Men’s Asia Cup final
The developments also brought back memories of the 2025 Men’s Asia Cup final at the same venueIndia had defeated Pakistan in the final but did not collect the trophy from Naqvi.
At that time, India had reportedly indicated that they wanted the trophy to be handed over by another neutral ACC or ICC official insteadThe trophy was ultimately not presented to the Indian team during the ceremony, while the players celebrated their title without it.
The latest incident has therefore created another talking point around an India Asia Cup triumphWhile the focus throughout the tournament remained on the team’s cricket, the delayed presentation became one of the biggest talking points after India lifted the Women’s Asia Cup title.
India’s 72-run victory over Sri Lanka secured their eighth Women’s Asia Cup title, adding another major achievement to their dominant record in the tournament.
