Trophy controversy returns? Mohsin Naqvi to attend India’s Women’s Asia Cup final
The upcoming ACC Women’s Asia Cup final in Dubai faces potential diplomatic tension as PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi is scheduled to attend. Past controversies regarding trophy presentations between India and Pakistan officials have raised questions about how the Indian team might respond if they win.
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The possibility of another trophy presentation controversy involving India and Pakistan has emerged ahead of the ACC Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final, with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Mohsin Naqvi set to attend the summit clash in Dubai.According to a Geo Super report, Naqvi is expected to be the chief guest at the closing ceremony of the tournament on September 13. His presence could once again bring the focus on the trophy presentation if Harmanpreet Kaur’s India reach the final and go on to win the title.Naqvi was at the centre of a major controversy during last year's Men's Asia Cup final at the Dubai International Stadium. India defeated Pakistan in the summit clash but refused to accept the trophy from Naqvi, who was the ACC president and also PCB chairman.The episode took place against a particularly tense backdrop.
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