Claim
Social media posts and several reports claim that Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Mohsin Naqvi refused to hand over the Asia Cup 2025 trophy to India after their victory over Pakistan.
Fact Check
The claim is misleading.
Who Is Mohsin Naqvi?
Mohsin Naqvi, who also serves as PCB chief and Pakistan’s Interior Minister, has long had tense relations with Indian cricket administrators. His actions at the Asia Cup final highlight how cricket often becomes a battleground for larger political egos. What was supposed to be a moment of celebration turned into a controversy now dubbed “Trophy Gate.”
What Factcheck India Found?
- After India’s win against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final, a dramatic scene unfolded at the Dubai International Stadium. Indian players reportedly boycotted receiving the trophy directly from Naqvi, owing to strained political and cricketing ties.
- Left standing alone on the podium, Naqvi admitted in a closed-door meeting that he felt “made to look like a cartoon.” Sources suggest this embarrassment led him to temporarily walk away with the trophy.
- However, reports of him permanently withholding the trophy are not supported by any official ACC statement. In fact, BCCI officials, including Rajeev Shukla and Ashish Shelar, confronted him, leading to a heated exchange.
- Later, PTI quoted sources confirming that Naqvi’s frustration was more symbolic than procedural. The trophy was always in ACC’s custody and meant for the Indian team.
Conclusion
The viral claim that Mohsin Naqvi refused to hand over the Asia Cup 2025 trophy to India is misleading. While he expressed anger over being sidelined at the ceremony and briefly walked off with the silverware, there is no evidence of him permanently denying India the trophy.