Where is the Asia Cup 2025 Trophy Now? Pakistan’s Mohsin Naqvi, Controversy & Full Location Details Revealed
The 2025 Asia Cup ended with a thrilling final in Dubai, India National Cricket Team Defeated Pakistan National Cricket Team and registered their ninth Asia Cup title. But the post-match moments turned into one of the most bizarre controversies in recent cricket history. A controversy erupted surrounding the Asia Cup trophy itself.
The Asia Cup Trophy was never formally handed over to the Indian team, whereas Mohsin Naqvi, who is the current ACC (Asian Cricket Council) Chairman and is also Pakistan’s interior minister & PCB Chief, reportedly walked away from the ceremony and also took the trophy and medals when the Indian Team refused to take the trophy from him.
What Happened During the Asia Cup 2025 Final Ceremony?
During the post-tournament presentation, Indian players refused to accept the trophy from Naqvi due to the political and diplomatic tensions.
The Ceremony was delayed over an hour as the Indian team was waiting to get the trophy from other officials, but Naqvi wanted himself to hand over the trophy himself. But in the end, the formal handing over of the trophy was cancelled.
Mohsin Naqvi, instead of leaving the Asia Cup 2025 Trophy behind, he reportedly took the trophy while leaving the presentation area.
The entire scene left Indian players quite upset but yet they celebrated the victory without a trophy. The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) condemned the actions as a violation of protocol and announced plans to raise the issue at the upcoming ICC meeting.
Where is the Trophy Now?
According to the sources and media reports, the Asia Cup 2025 trophy is locked away in the ACC office in Dubai. However, Mohsin Naqvi allegedly instructed the ACC staff not to move or hand it over until he personally approves or does it.
What's Next?
The BCCI will formally raise the matter at the ICC meeting later in November, demanding clarity and accountability. Mohsin Naqvi has remained mostly silent and has avoided the media's questions about this issue.
BCCI may push for ACC/ICC sanctions or a code of conduct against Naqvi for the unnecessary drama or controversy over the trophy. Until the Asia Cup 2025 trophy remains in limbo - in Dubai under lock and the debate is still on who should present it.
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