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BCCI issues major update on Asia Cup trophies after India’s refusal to accept them from Mohsin Naqvi

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has addressed the ongoing issue surrounding the Asia Cup trophies after India refused to collect the silverware from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Mohsin Naqvi. Saikia said that he did not want to comment on the…

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 7:39 AM
BCCI issues major update on Asia Cup trophies after India’s refusal to accept them from Mohsin Naqvi
Key Things to Know
  • India Women defeated Sri Lanka Women by 72 runs to win the 2026 Women's Asia Cup.
  • BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia addressed the dispute, calling it an institutional decision while focusing on on-field results.
  • The BCCI notified the ACC prior to the final that India would not accept the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi.
The Story in 60 Seconds

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia addressed the controversy surrounding India's refusal to collect Asia Cup trophies from ACC president Mohsin Naqvi. India Women won the 2026 Women's Asia Cup final on September 13 in Dubai, defeating Sri Lanka Women by 72 runs, but declined to accept the trophy during the presentation.

Speaking to PTI Videos, Saikia refrained from direct comment on the dispute, describing it as an institutional decision while emphasizing on-field success. The BCCI had previously informed the ACC of its stance, following an earlier incident where Suryakumar Yadav's men's team also declined to collect their trophy from Naqvi.

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