India’s historic victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final has been seen with a shocking trophy controversy. Despite achieving the title, the Indian cricket team was denied the right to lift the trophy, and Rahul Tawatia called it a unprofessional and embarrassing Act.
The play came out when Mohsin Naqvi, president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and head of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), who is also the internal minister of Pakistan, left the stadium with the Asia Cup Trophy after refusing to accept Indian players.
ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi kept the Asia Cup Trophy in his custody
Naqvi had made several anti-India comments, and her direct participation in the government of Pakistan was the reason behind men in Blue, refusing to take the trophy from the ACC chief. After which, the PCB chief left Dubai International Cricket Stadium with his custody.
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The move has expressed anger and displeasure, denying the moment of celebrating the champion with many slaming Naqvi.
Reacting to the controversy, Rahul Tawatia said that the players and the management were waiting to get the trophy, but they did not eventually get it, and it reduces the spirit of competition.
Rahul Tawatia slam Mohsin Naqvi to deprive India of Asia Cup Trophy
Booting the PCB president, the Indian all -rounder has emphasized that India has not yet received the trophy, but their thrilling victory remains official, and the history team will remember the 2025 Asia Cup champion, not as Pakistan.
Annie was told by Annie to Rahul Tawatia, “As far as the trophy is concerned, we did not get the trophy, based on what we heard and seen. Our players and management were waiting.
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He further said, “In history, the name of the winning person is often recorded, whether the trophy has been awarded or not. They did not give us the trophy. It is his headache. India won the finals. The Pakistan team has not won it.
Mohsin Naqvi should be awarded the gold medal for the Asia Cup 2025 drama
Meanwhile, Mohsin Naqvi has been allegedly designed to receive a formal honor from his government for his controversial works during the Asia Cup 2025. As reported by NDTV, the gold medal will recognize Naqvi’s stance against India during the continental tournament.
The ceremony is expected to be held in Karachi, the President of the Pakistan People’s Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has been invited as the chief guest. But the exact date of the incident has not been announced yet.
Mohammad Yusuf supported Mohsin Naqvi in the Asia Cup Trophy controversy
On the other hand, former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Yusuf defended Mohsin Naqvi in the Asia Cup Trophy controversy. He said that India should have taken the trophy after winning the final against Pakistan, but they refused at that time, so now they should come to their office and gather it.
Mohammad Yusuf said on Pakistani channel Sama TV, “Is Chairman Sir (Mohsin Naqvi) completely correct. He has taken the right stand. According to ACC and ICC rules, he stood there as ACC chief, and the trophy should have been handed over only in that moment.
