The Asia Cup 2025 trophy controversy, which erupted after India&rsquo;s final victory, appears to be reaching its final stage. Under mounting international criticism, Pakistan&rsquo;s Interior Minister and PCB chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, has finally backed down and handed over the disputed trophy to the UAE Cricket Board. The board will soon transfer the trophy and medals to Team India.
The dispute escalated during a virtual Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting attended by BCCI representatives Rajeev Shukla and Ashish Shelar. BCCI strongly accused Naqvi of abusing his position and undermining the spirit of the game, insisting that the trophy belongs to the ACC and must be given to the winning team.
The row began when India refused to accept the trophy from Naqvi after their final win, citing political sensitivities. In response, Naqvi stormed off with the trophy and medals, sparking widespread outrage.
While Naqvi has not issued a formal apology, the pressure from BCCI and international backlash forced him to surrender the trophy to the UAE Cricket Board. The timeline for the handover to India is expected to be announced soon, marking the end of a high-profile sporting standoff.

After global criticism, PCB chief Naqvi hands Asia Cup trophy to UAE board for transfer

Asia Cup Trophy Row Nears Resolution

After global criticism, PCB chief Naqvi hands Asia Cup trophy to UAE board for transfer

October 2, 2025 | 24:13 IST