Asia Cup Trophy Standoff: Awaiting Resolution

The deadlock over the Asia Cup trophy remains unresolved as ACC's Pakistani head, Mohsin Naqvi, has refused to hand it over to India. The BCCI is set to address this in an ICC meeting next month. The conflict arose after India declined to take the trophy from Naqvi.

The ongoing impasse regarding the Asia Cup trophy remains unresolved. Champions India have yet to receive it, with ACC's Pakistani head, Mohsin Naqvi, refusing to relinquish control despite BCCI's persistent requests, supported by Afghanistan and Sri Lanka Cricket Boards.

An insider from the Asian Cricket Council revealed to PTI that Naqvi insists on a BCCI representative collecting the trophy in person from the ACC's Dubai headquarters. However, the Indian board has dismissed this proposal. The BCCI plans to bring the issue to the forefront during an ICC meeting scheduled next month.

The unusual situation unfolded after India rejected the trophy from Naqvi at the presentation ceremony. Consequently, Naqvi departed with it. The situation is further intensified by India's refusal to engage with Pakistani officials during the Asia Cup, a gesture in remembrance of the Pahalgam terror attack victims.

(With inputs from agencies.)