The Asia Cup drama between India and Pakistan has continued in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 as the skippers of both teams ignored each other after the toss
While this fixture has been a one-sided affair over the years, the recent rivalry between the two nations makes the encounter a bit more anticipated than before.
Pakistan Women faced a setback in their previous match, suffering a seven-wicket defeat to Bangladesh.
Pakistan Women, meanwhile, will also be based in Colombo for their group-stage matches and are expected to adapt well to local conditions.
According to BCCI sources, the directive was communicated just before the women's team departed for Sri Lanka on Wednesday.
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
India and Pakistan's women's teams are set to face each other in Colombo this coming Sunday in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 group-stage fixture
With every side boasting a mix of youth and experience, fans can expect both established names to shine and fresh talent to break through in the tournament
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
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
Pakistan and India women's teams have faced each other 27 times in international cricket, out of which India have won 24 times, while Pakistan have won just three times
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.
Asia Cup 2025 winners will receive $300,000 (Rs 2.6 crore approx.), a significant rise compared to previous editions