Cricket fans are buzzing with discussion as a fresh update has emerged regarding the Asia Cup trophy. The final match between India and Pakistan ended with India’s victory, but even after winning the Asia Cup, the Indian team has not yet received the trophy. Now, new information suggests that the Asia Cup trophy may reach India within the next one or two days.
According to reports, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) expects Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi to personally bring the Asia Cup trophy to the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai.
BCCI and ICC Could Clash Over Trophy Delay
If this situation continues and the trophy does not arrive soon, a dispute may arise between BCCI and the International Cricket Council (ICC). The issue could be discussed formally in the upcoming ICC meeting. Sources close to the BCCI indicate that if the trophy fails to reach India within the next couple of days, they will officially raise the matter before the ICC on November 4.
The final Asia Cup match took place in Dubai between traditional rivals India and Pakistan. India had defeated Pakistan by five wickets to claim the championship title.
Reported Incident During the Trophy Presentation
During the award ceremony, Pakistan’s Interior Minister and PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi was supposed to hand over the trophy to the Indian team. However, according to reports, the Indian players refused to accept the trophy at that time. This created confusion and tension at the venue.
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who was present at the event, later commented that the trophy would only be sent to India when the Indian cricket team itself was ready to collect it. More than a month has passed since the final match, yet the trophy still has not reached India.
BCCI Expresses Its Frustration
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saukia stated that it has been a full month since India won the Asia Cup, but the trophy still remains in Pakistan. He expressed disappointment, saying that the issue had already been brought up 10 days ago when an official letter was sent to the ACC President. However, no clear response has been received so far.
As a result, the matter appears to be gaining momentum again. If the trophy does not reach BCCI headquarters in Mumbai soon, the board plans to raise the issue during the ACC meeting on November 4 in Dubai. Saukia emphasized that such delays harm the spirit of sportsmanship and create unnecessary political tension between the two boards.
PCB Chairman Remains Firm on His Stand
Meanwhile, Mohsin Naqvi seems firm on his statement. He reportedly said that the Asia Cup trophy will go to India only when the Indian team comes forward to collect it in person. His stance has added another layer of complexity to the issue.
BCCI officials claim that it would be far better if Naqvi himself personally brings the trophy and hands it over to the Indian team in Mumbai. That gesture, they believe, could ease tensions and put an amicable end to this off-field tussle.
However, if Naqvi refuses to hand over the trophy, there are high chances that a significant controversy could erupt between BCCI and PCB at the upcoming ACC meeting.
Fans Await Resolution
Cricket fans across India are eagerly waiting to see how this situation unfolds. Many supporters expressed frustration on social media, saying that India earned the trophy fair and square and should not have to wait so long to receive it.
For now, everyone’s eyes are on the next few days—whether the Asia Cup trophy finally arrives in Mumbai, or if the matter escalates into a full-blown dispute between two major cricket boards.