When Will Mohsin Naqvi Return Team India's Asia Cup 2025 Trophy? Here's What We Know

Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi has refused to hand over the Asia Cup 2025 trophy to Team India, insisting skipper Suryakumar Yadav must personally collect it from the ACC office.

The controversy began during the Asia Cup 2025 Final when ACC officials walked away with the trophy and medals, leaving Team India stranded for over an hour despite defeating Pakistan in the decider.

The BCCI and Indian players refused to accept the trophy from Naqvi due to ongoing India-Pakistan political tensions, requesting the presentation be done by the Emirates Cricket Board instead.

During an ACC meeting in Dubai, BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla repeatedly demanded the handover of the trophy, but Naqvi rejected the call, saying it was “not on the agenda.”

Naqvi stated that Team India will only get the trophy if Suryakumar Yadav personally collects it, a condition seen as a deliberate power play in cricket diplomacy.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia condemned Naqvi’s actions as “unsportsmanlike” and warned that the incident sets a dangerous precedent in Asian cricket governance.

With Naqvi refusing to budge, Indian fans and cricket experts are demanding the International Cricket Council (ICC) step in and ensure the Asia Cup trophy is rightfully returned to India.

The issue is no longer about cricket alone — it has evolved into a geo-political flashpoint, intensifying the India vs Pakistan cricket rivalry ahead of upcoming ICC tournaments.

Reports suggest that no Indian representative will visit the ACC office to collect the trophy, as the BCCI stands firm on its earlier decision to boycott Naqvi’s handover.

As of now, the Asia Cup 2025 trophy remains with the ACC under Naqvi’s control, with no clear timeline on when, or if, India will receive their hard-earned silverware.