The ICC has handed Haris Rauf a two-match ban after Asia Cup 2025 clashes with India. Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah also sanctioned as tensions marred the tournament.
According to sources close to the ACC, the trophy has not been handed over to the Indian team and remains at the council's office under strict instructions
Naqvi clarified his actions during the trophy ceremony at the Dubai International Stadium, revealing that he took the trophy with him after India's team declined to accept it.
Diplomatic efforts are now underway behind the scenes to return the trophy and medals to India, although no official resolution has been confirmed yet.
The dispute stems from the post-final presentation in Dubai, where Indian players declined to receive the trophy from Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi
According to the PCB's internal note, signed off by Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, all clearances were being withheld without exemptions
A day before the final, both captains were supposed to pose with the trophy but the Indian skipper once again refused to share the stage with Pakistani skipper as Salman Agha posed alone for the photo
This is the right time for Indian cricket to reach newer heights, Indian cricket has already achieved so much, but now it is time to do it consistently, says India captain Suryakumar Yadav
Naqvi has held key government and sports administration roles in his career, including Punjab's caretaker chief minister (2023-24) and interior minister of Pakistan (from 2024)
Former batter VVS Laxman described the victory as being built on courage and belief, saying it was about playing for the flag rather than just lifting a trophy
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia told reporters the board would demand the immediate return of the trophy and medals
Salman in the presser, said that he has never seen anyone refusing to shake hands with the opposing team in his entire career
Suryakumar mentioned in a social media post that the armed forces and the families affected by the Pahalgam attack were constantly in his thoughts
BCCI secretary Devjit Saikia condemned ACC and PCB president Mohsin Naqvi's move to take the trophy and medals away from the venue.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the Indian team had refused to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket Council chairman Mohsin Naqvi, describing him as one of Pakistan's key leaders.
Team India lift their 9th Asia Cup title by beating arch rivals Pakistan by 5 wickets in what was a thrilling final in Dubai. Tilak Verma and Shivam Dube putting up a match-winning partnership.
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Asia Cup 2025 winners will receive $300,000 (Rs 2.6 crore approx.), a significant rise compared to previous editions
This was the first time India and Pakistan clashed in the final of Asia Cup's 41 years history
The live telecast of the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Final match will be available on Sony Sports Network in India