Three times earlier, including during Sunday's final, Suryakumar Yadav made a firm decision not to shake hands with Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha.
Mohsin Naqvi has no prior experience playing professional cricket and his appointment was criticised since he had been Punjab's caretaker chief minister before joining the PCB.
Since India and Pakistan's encounter on September 14, the 2025 edition of the major Asian tournament has been marred by several scandals.
The Indian team refused to receive the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, who later took it with him. Shoaib Malik said the decision to not receive the trophy will “haunt” the Indian team.
The 90-minute drama between BCCI and Naqvi turned the Asia Cup final into one of the most controversial nights in the tournament’s history.
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India engaged in a thrilling finale against arch-rivals Pakistan and ensured the perfect record in the tournament against Salman Ali Agha and his troop remain intact.
Dramatic visuals showed Yadav and his teammates giving Naqvi the royal ignore, after which he was seen marching off the ground with the trophy.
India defeated Pakistan by five wickets on Sunday night to clinch their record-extending ninth Asia Cup crown.
The Pakistan-based journalist raised the question after Yadav and his Pakistan counterpart Salman Ali Agha once again skipped the customary handshake at the toss on Sunday -- the third time in a row during the Asia Cup 2025
The BCCI has decided to lodge a formal complaint against PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi and demanded that the trophy be sent to India
India defeated Pakistan by five wickets in a high-octane final, but celebrations turned sour when the team declined to accept the trophy from Naqvi, citing his partisan role throughout the tournament. What followed was a 45-minute delay, frantic behind-the-scenes negotiations, and a presentation ceremony abruptly ended by broadcaster Simon Doull.
At the Dubai International Stadium, Team India was seen celebrating the win, with Yadav doing a mock victory run as if he were holding the Asia Cup.
Videos of Naqvi, who also heads the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) hurriedly exiting the field went viral on X.
Asia Cup 2025: Earlier, he was seen throwing away the cheque in frustration. The moment was caught live on camera, even as many questioned the way the PCB handled the loss.
The presentation ceremony for Sunday's match commenced after a delay of about an hour, with the Pakistan team stepping out of their dressing room later than usual.
India, having defeated Pakistan by five wickets to claim a record-extending ninth Asia Cup, flatly refused to accept the silverware from Naqvi.
India boycotted the presentation ceremony with only Shivam Dube, Tilak Varma and Abhishek Sharma coming to collect their individual honours.
Bumrah bowled a pinpoint yorker that shattered Rauf’s stumps, and then celebrated with the “flight dip” gesture. Rauf managed just 6 runs off 4 balls before his dismissal.
India had met Pakistan thrice in the tournament and beat them on all occasions.
India chased down the 147-run target with just two balls to spare with Rinku Singh hitting the winning runs off Haris Rauf for their ninth Asia Cup title.
Sanju Samson was dropped in the first over bowled by Abrar with Hussain Talat spilling a routine catch at deep mid-wicket.
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According to several Pakistani media outlets, Naqvi, who also serves as Chairman of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), told his players to “fight” the Indian side and assured them that the board would handle any aftermath.
Jasprit Bumrah delivered a fine yorker to get rid of Rauf, uprooting his stump and then broke out in the flight dip gesture for which the Pakistan player has already been fined.
Ravi Shastri led the toss presentation, introducing Waqar Younis, the two captains, and Richie Richardson, the match referee.
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Both Ravi Shastri and Waqar Younis were present for the toss, which India won and opted to bowl. Interestingly, Shastri spoke with the Indian captain at toss, while Younis spoke with the Pakistan skipper.
on Sunday evening, the stadium and its neighbourhood morphed into a carnival ground.
Prominent artistes of the state, including Angarag Papon Mahanta and Joi Barua, besides the Shillong Chamber Choir, will present the musical tribute.
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This latest complaint follows the earlier controversy surrounding Suryakumar Yadav, whom the PCB had accused of breaching ICC regulations by making a politically charged statement.
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The absence of BCCI officials looks like a direct response to public sentiment.
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As the head of the continental body, he will be well within his rights to present the trophy and also engage in a customary handshake with both squads.
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The timing of the clash comes at a time when the tension between the two teams are further heightened due to continuous political messaging during the last two meetings.
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