Asia Cup Trophy Clash: What is the update on the Trophy handover

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October 23, 2025
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Asia Cup Trophy Clash: What is the update on the Trophy handover

Asia Cup 2025 was a tournament that saw India emerge as the undisputed champions, but continues to be trophy-less over a month after their victory. What sparked the controversy was that after the win in Dubai, India had supposedly refused to receive the Asia Cup Trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, the President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). Sources reveal that there was a political overtone to the reason — players refusing to touch the trophy handed by a Pakistani official.

After finishing the tournament weeks back, the issue had snowballed into a diplomatic conflict between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the ACC.

The Tension Behind the Trophy

As per a latest report, India has sent two formal letters to the ACC asking the trophy to be dispatched to India through courier. The first communication was a formal written by BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla around the second week of October, requesting the trophy to be handed over to the rightful winners.

BCCI commented on that offer, saying, however, that Naqvi invited an official from India and one player from the winning team to go to the awarding ceremony in Dubai on November 10. The matter is still fuming with the BCCI notably yet to respond to that invitation.

ACC insiders add that Naqvi stands firm on the view that the trophy should ‘be received in person’ from the headquarters of the council located in Dubai. The long and short of it is that India cannot just have it delivered; they must come to collect it. Get all the latest updates on cricket on Winexch. We cover trending cricket stories and the latest buzz around the cricket world.

India’s Side of the Story

The BCCI’s sources claimed that the policy was the most principled and practical. “The team won the Asia Cup Trophy on the field. It is only natural for the champions to receive it — not to travel again just for a ceremonial photograph,” one insider noted.

This is not just about silverware. It is about recognition; it is about respect. India’s victory came by way of a dominating performance, having defeated Pakistan three times — in the group stage, Super Four, and final. Strong political statements were made in not shaking hands with their rivals, but the refusal to accept the trophy from Naqvi added another flavor to the story.

Now, many observers believe this standoff represents larger tensions between the two cricketing nations beyond the boundary lines.

Test of Diplomacy as Much as Sportsmanship

The Asia Cup is not just a tournament of cricket for the region, but it is a symbol of sporting unity among Asian nations that are often found on opposing ends politically.

The ACC seems keen under the leadership of Naqvi to ensure that protocol is being followed. By discarding the option of handing over the trophy elsewhere, Naqvi has cemented the authority of the council and the ceremonial importance attached to the trophy.

Whereas, it’s deliberation about what ground should be given-related to sending somebody to Dubai and looking like they have conceded ground, or standing tough and demanding the Asia Cup Trophy be sent across the line: that’s what the silence of the BCCI reflects.

For now, the ball is in India’s court.

Fans React: More Drama After the Final

Reactions among fans have been mixed due to the issue. Some say India is right to hold its ground — “They won fair and square, so why should they travel again for a photo op?” was one opinion expressed on social media by fans.

Others support the idea that cricket should be above political matters. “It’s about respect for the game. Just collect it and move on,” claimed another.

Winexchange, being actively present in discussions relating to the trophies, has had a spurt of conversations from fans across the spectrum. For many cricket enthusiasts keenly following the Indian saga, this issue should be resolved in a short time frame so that the focus returns to cricketing matters and not politics.

ICC’s Stand: Hands Off the Matter

Interestingly, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has steered clear of mediation. As per sources, the ICC holds no authority to compel the ACC to courier away the trophy through any procedures whatsoever or meddle in its internal affairs.

This means that, whatsoever, accrued as an ACC-BCCI matter on the operational grounds, pride, and perhaps politics.

What Lies Ahead?

So we are nearing November 10 as the set date for a proposed trophy ceremony. All attention now will be on whether India sends someone as a representative to Dubai or not.

If yes, it shall be kindly seen as a goodwill gesture: to put a lid on the matter and move on. If not, another round of muck-raking has the potential to keep alive what should have been a landmark celebration and now pushes the winner into moral diplomacy.

Either way, Asia Cup 2025 is poised to commence with this unsolved matter as a backdrop, reminding one and all that in cricket, there are lots of battles aside from with bat and ball.

At this point, our love for the game remains; thankfully, Winexchange will continue to help us. For those who would want to remain unswayed to every twist in the story, Match Insights on Winexchange ensures that every fan gets real-time, authentic, and unbiased cricket updates straight from trusted sources.

Final Thoughts:

The Asia Cup Trophy dispute may trigger much debate, but one thing is clear: cricket fans need closure. Where the trophy travels — to India or to Dubai — the spirit of the game must prevail. Until then, Winexchange remains your one-stop platform for all recent updates and match insights that matter.

FAQs

Why has India not yet been awarded the Asia Cup trophy?

A: BCCI and ACC are arguing about the procedure for handing over the trophy. While the ACC is saying that India should collect the trophy from Dubai, the BCCI is demanding that it be sent via courier.