India Women Refuse Asia Cup Trophy from ACC President

The women’s cricket team made headlines after declining to accept the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi. This happened after India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs in Dubai securing their Women’s Asia Cup title. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma were standout performers, in the victory.

The trophy presentation turned into a controversy when the Indian players did not step forward to receive the trophy from Naqvi. He is also Pakistan’s Interior Minister and the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board. The ceremony was. Eventually concluded without the Indian women receiving the trophy or their tournament medals.

This incident closely followed an issue involving India’s men’s team at the 2025 Asia Cup. While the decision has sparked debate the real focus remains on India’s historic eighth Asia Cup title. It stands as the achievement of the tournament.