Asia Cup Trophy War: Pak Minister Naqvi Refuses to Hand Over Prize to India, BCCI Warns ICC Action

This special report focuses on the continuing deadlock over the Asia Cup 2025 trophy between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi. The controversy ignited after Naqvi, who is also Pakistan's Interior Minister and PCB Chairman, refused to part with the trophy, instead urging 'that there be a presentation ceremony at which a BCCI officer, office bearer that is, and a participating player of the Indian team collect the trophy directly from him'. The demand came in response to a stern letter from the BCCI asking for the trophy to be sent to India. Following the refusal, the BCCI has warned it will escalate the matter to the International Cricket Council (ICC) if the trophy is not handed over.