BCCI’s Bold Move Against ACC’s Mohsin Naqvi Post Asia Cup

The tension surrounding the Asia Cup 2025 continues as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) takes decisive action against Mohsin Naqvi, the chairman of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and chief of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). This comes on the heels of India’s remarkable victory over Pakistan in the tournament final.

Amid reports of a trophy dispute, BCCI is reportedly preparing to address Naqvi’s conduct at the International Cricket Council (ICC), pushing for his censure and possible removal from the ICC Board of Directors. The controversy intensified after Naqvi refrained from handing over the Asia Cup trophy to the Indian team and allegedly instructed officials to keep the trophy secure at the ACC headquarters.

During a statement made by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, he asserted that the Asia Cup trophy is not Naqvi’s personal possession, demanding its prompt return to India.

Highlights of the Asia Cup final, which took place on September 28, included an impressive performance by India’s Suryakumar Yadav.

However, the post-match trophy presentation devolved into chaos as the ceremony was delayed for almost an hour due to Naqvi’s refusal to directly hand over the trophy, an action that frustrated the Indian team. Reports claim that Naqvi, also serving as Pakistan’s Interior Minister, initially resisted congratulating India during an ACC meeting, leading to further discord.

Tensions were already high throughout the tournament, exacerbated by political circumstances, including the recent Pahalgam terror attack. The high-stakes atmosphere resulted in heated exchanges on the field, notably between Haris Rauf and Shubman Gill. Naqvi’s controversial remarks during the event have drawn widespread criticism, punctuating the strained relations in the cricketing scene.