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BCCI says Naqvi did not object to trophy refusal

6 sourcesUpdated 15 Sept 2026, 2:48 am Coverage regionsIndia · Global
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India declined the trophy from ACC chairman Mohsin Naqvi after the Women's Asia Cup final in Dubai.

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla said the team collectively decided not to take it from him.

Shukla said Naqvi raised no objection and left after presenting the trophy elsewhere.

One report says the move mirrored the men's team's earlier stance.

Why it mattersThe dispute could affect future trophy handovers and adds friction to already tense India-Pakistan cricket diplomacy.
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Another report says BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the board would eventually get both trophies back.

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What coverage agrees on

All the reports agree that India refused to accept the Women's Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi and that Rajeev Shukla said Naqvi did not object. They also agree the decision was linked to the men's team's earlier stance.

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What remains unsettled is the trophy handover itself, including whether BCCI will get both trophies back. The reports also leave the presentation outcome described differently, with one saying Naqvi left after presenting it elsewhere.

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The reports say the Indian women's team refused to accept the Women's Asia Cup trophy from ACC chairman Mohsin Naqvi in Dubai. Rajeev Shukla said the decision was made collectively and that Naqvi did not object. One report says the board sees the presentation dispute as separate from the tournament itself, and another says the board expects to get both trophies back.

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The Times of India Neutral framing Provisional rating

Mohsin Naqvi 'didn't object' to India refusing Women's Asia Cup trophy from him, says Rajeev Shukla

Quick source take

The Times of India reports that BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla stated that the Indian women's cricket team collectively decided not to accept the Asia Cup trophy from ACC chairman Mohsin Naqvi after defeating Sri Lanka in Dubai. Shukla noted that Naqvi raised no objection to the decision and left after presenting it elsewhere. The report mentions that the stance mirrors the men's team's actions following the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, and Shukla defended BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia's professional interaction with Naqvi during the match.

The Times of India Neutral framing Provisional rating

'Will get both our trophies back,' asserts BCCI after not accepting silverware from ACC chief Mohsin Naqv

Quick source take

The Times of India reports that the Indian women's team refused to accept the 2026 Women's Asia Cup trophy from PCB chairman and ACC head Mohsin Naqvi in Dubai, mirroring a similar move by the men's team a year prior. The report states that Naqvi insisted on presenting the trophy despite advance notice from the BCCI, leading to a brief and delayed presentation ceremony without the winners receiving the prize. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia asserted that the board would eventually get both trophies back and explained that participating in a tournament is distinct from how a trophy is presented.

Crictoday Neutral framing Reported

Mohsin Naqvi didn't object, says BCCI, as India declined to accept Women's Asia Cup trophy from him

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Crictoday reports that India declined to accept the Women's Asia Cup trophy from ACC and PCB head Mohsin Naqvi after winning the final against Sri Lanka in Dubai. According to the article, BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla revealed that Naqvi did not object to the boycott and handed the trophy to someone else before leaving. The report also highlights that the decision was taken in solidarity with the men's team's similar action during the 2025 Asia Cup, prompted by geopolitical tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack.

Free Press Journal Neutral framing Reported

Decided Not To Take It From Him: Rajeev Shukla On India Declining Asia Cup Trophy From Mohsin Naqvi

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The Free Press Journal reports that BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla confirmed that the Indian women's team decided after thorough discussions not to accept the Asia Cup trophy from ACC President Mohsin Naqvi. India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs to secure their eighth title, but the squad declined the silverware due to ongoing geopolitical tensions, mirroring the men's team's stance in 2025. Shukla added that Naqvi did not object to the decision and defended himself and Devajit Saikia against criticism over cordial interactions with Naqvi.