Mohsin Naqvi as chief guest at Women's Asia Cup final, trophy drama with India once again on the cards: Report
The PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi is set to attend the Women's Asia Cup final as a guest, raising concerns about potential diplomatic friction during the trophy presentation. This follows a previous incident where the Indian team refused to accept a trophy from Naqvi due to ongoing political tensions between India and Pakistan.
Why it matters
The event highlights how geopolitical tensions continue to impact international sports diplomacy and protocol.
It was this month of the year last time around when all the chaos unfolded at the Dubai International Stadium in the Men's Asia Cup. India refused to accept the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President. Throughout the tournament, the PCB chairman and the Interior Minister of Pakistan shared anti-India statements on social media, and the event also saw bad blood between India and Pakistan since it was played against the backdrop of the Pahalgam terror attack.The trophy showdown is once again on the cards, and this time it would be the Indian women's team that would be at the forefront.
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