Asia Cup trophy row: BCCI's Rajeev Shukla says Naqvi did not raise any objection on ‘collective decision’
BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla confirmed that the Indian women's cricket team's refusal to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Pakistan's Mohsin Naqvi was a collective board decision. The move continues a trend of diplomatic distancing in sports following regional security incidents.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the intersection of international sports and geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan.
BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla on Monday (September 14, 2026) said Indian women team’s refusal to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi was Board’s “collective decision" and the Asian Cricket Council chairperson also "did not raise any objection" to it.
India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final on Sunday (September 13, 2026) in Dubai but did not accept the trophy from Mr. Naqvi, continuing a trend started by the men's team during the 2025 Asia Cup following last year's Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people.
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