A video has gone viral showing Mohsin Naqvi, Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the country's Interior Minister, seemingly avoiding a question about the Asia Cup trophy at a wedding reception. The incident occurred amidst the ongoing controversy surrounding the Asia Cup 2025 and the trophy presentation ceremony.
The Asia Cup 2025, held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 9 to 28, culminated in India defeating Pakistan in the final. However, the victory was overshadowed by a series of unusual events. Reports emerged that the Indian team refused to accept the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman. This decision was reportedly influenced by a political tweet made by Naqvi.
Following India's refusal, the presentation ceremony was delayed by nearly an hour. Some reports indicated that the Pakistan team remained in their dressing room, further prolonging the delay. Eventually, it was announced that India would not be collecting the trophy.
According to some sources, Naqvi then left the stadium with the trophy. Videos circulating online purportedly show an ACC official running off with the trophy, allegedly under Naqvi's instructions. The Indian team, after the dignitaries had left, staged a mock celebration on the podium, posing for pictures and celebrating with an imaginary trophy.
In the wake of these events, a video has surfaced showing Naqvi at a wedding reception. In the video, an individual can be heard attempting to ask Naqvi about the Asia Cup trophy. However, Naqvi appears to ignore the question and walks away without responding. This video has quickly gained traction on social media, drawing further attention to the already controversial situation.
The incident has sparked mixed reactions. Some have criticized Naqvi's actions, while others have defended his stance. Reports indicate that Naqvi is set to receive a top honor in Pakistan for his "unwavering stance" during the Asia Cup trophy controversy. According to WION News, this is due to Naqvi keeping the trophy and refusing to apologize after the Indian team declined to accept it from him, which he called politically motivated.
Naqvi has responded to the criticism, stating that the Indian media thrives on lies and that he has done nothing wrong. He also stated that he never apologized to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), nor will he ever do so, and that he believes India is dragging politics into cricket. He maintains that he was ready to hand over the trophy and that the Indian team is welcome to collect it from the ACC office.
The BCCI has reportedly vowed to register a complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC) over the matter. As of now, the Asia Cup trophy controversy remains unresolved.
Despite the off-field drama, India won the Asia Cup final against Pakistan by 5 wickets. Tilak Varma's unbeaten 69 was instrumental in India's victory. India has won the Asia Cup nine times. Salman Ali Agha captained Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025.
