The BCCI is reportedly ready to initiate impeachment proceedings against Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Mohsin Naqvi. This development has come when the BCCI is yet to receive the Asia Cup trophy which Team India rightfully won last month.,
India’s victorious campaign in the continental championship ended controversially as Mohsin Naqvi bizarrely refused to present the trophy to the winning team. It all started when the Suryakumar Yadav-led team refused to accept the trophy and medals from Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the PCB chairman and Pakistan’s interior minister.
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Asia Cup trophy still not handed over to India
The presentation ceremony was delayed by more than an hour due to the impasse. The ACC President was forced to walk from the stage. asia cup The trophy was also carried by an ACC official,
Finally, the likes of Kuldeep Yadav, Tilak Verma and Abhishek Sharma received their individual awards from other dignitaries on the stage. On the other hand, Team India celebrated on the stage, but without the trophy.
Later, Mohsin Naqvi said on
BCCI will insist on removal of Mohsin Naqvi
As the standoff between BCCI and Mohsin Naqvi continues, India Today reports that the Indian board may initiate proceedings to remove the PCB chairman from his role as ACC president. However, at this stage the BCCI is unlikely to press for his removal.
The Indian board is unwilling to take any action against Naqvi to avoid unnecessary confrontation, especially when the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup to be hosted by India is around the corner.
ICC action also possible
Board officials want to avoid any administrative drama at this stage. However, impeachment is still an option for the BCCI.
For now, the board’s focus is on the upcoming ICC Board Meeting, which is scheduled to be held in Dubai between December 4 and 7.
The BCCI plans to formally raise the issue during the meeting, seeking ICC’s intervention to ensure the return of the Asia Cup trophy to the Indian team. The board’s next action will be decided by the outcome of the discussion at the ICC meeting,
