India star humiliates ACC ‘Thief’ Mohsin Naqvi for stealing Asia Cup 2025 trophy

India’s historic win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final has been overshadowed by a shocking trophy controversy. Despite clinching the title, the Indian cricket team was denied the right to lift the trophy, and Rahul Tewatia called it an unprofessional and embarrassing act.

The drama unfolded when the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi, who is also Pakistan’s Interior Minister, left the stadium with the Asia Cup trophy after the Indian players refused to accept it from him.

ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi keeps the Asia Cup trophy in his custody

Naqvi had made several anti-India comments, and his direct involvement in the Pakistan government was the reason behind the Men in Blue refusing to take the trophy from the ACC head. After which, the PCB chief left the Dubai International Cricket Stadium with the trophy in his custody.

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This move has sparked anger and outrage, with many slamming Naqvi for denying the champion side the celebratory moment of lifting the trophy.

Reacting to the controversy, Rahul Tewatia said that the players and management were waiting to receive the trophy, but they didn’t get it eventually, and it undermines the spirit of competition.

Rahul Tewatia slams Mohsin Naqvi for denying India the Asia Cup trophy

Slamming the PCB chairman, the Indian all-rounder has emphasized that India might not have yet received the trophy, but their thrilling win remains official, and history will remember the team as the champions of the 2025 Asia Cup, not Pakistan.

Rahul Tewatia was quoted as saying by ANI, “As far as the trophy is concerned, based on what we heard and saw, we did not get the trophy. Our players and management were waiting. We found out that the trophy wasn’t given. The players were made to wait for a long time, and the trophy was taken back. They went to play cricket and won the final.”

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He further added, “In history, the name of the person who won the final is often recorded, regardless of whether the trophy was awarded or not. They did not give us the trophy. That’s their headache. India won the final. By taking the trophy back, the Pakistan team has not won it.”

Mohsin Naqvi to be honoured with Gold Medal for Asia Cup 2025 drama

Meanwhile, Mohsin Naqvi is reportedly set to receive a formal honor from his government for his controversial actions during the Asia Cup 2025. As reported by NDTV, the gold medal will recognize Naqvi’s stance against India during the continental tournament.

The ceremony is expected to be held in Karachi, with Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari invited as the chief guest. But the exact date of the event has not yet been announced.

Mohammad Yousuf backs Mohsin Naqvi in Asia Cup trophy controversy

On the other hand, former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Yousuf defended Mohsin Naqvi in the Asia Cup trophy controversy. He said that India should have taken the trophy after winning the final against Pakistan, but they refused at that time, so now they must come to his office and collect it.

Mohammad Yousuf said on Pakistani channel Samaa TV, “What Chairman Sir (Mohsin Naqvi) is doing is absolutely right. He has taken the correct stand. According to ACC and ICC rules, he was standing there as ACC chief, and the trophy should have been handed through his hands only. You didn't take it at that moment, so what's the hurry now? You should have gone and collected it from his office if you remembered that you had to take the trophy.”