IND vs PAK / Who is Mohsin Naqvi, who fled with the Asia Cup trophy? He also holds important positions in the government

IND vs PAK: The Indian cricket team defeated the Pakistani cricket team in the final of the Asia Cup 2025 to win the title. However, the drama that followed this impressive victory dimmed the luster of the victory. The Indian team refused to accept the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Asian Cricket Council (ACC). Naqvi then left the field with the trophy. The question now arises: India won the title, but it still doesn't have the trophy—how and when will it be returned?

Who is Mohsin Naqvi?

Mohsin Naqvi is Pakistan's Home Minister and the current Chairman of the ACC and PCB. He is known for his anti-India stance and frequently makes headlines for his controversial statements against India. Naqvi also served as the acting Chief Minister of Pakistan's Punjab province from January 2023 to February 2024. He has a reputation as a leader who seeks to strengthen his political position by making statements against India.

Close to Zardari and Asim Munir

Mohsin Naqvi is considered close to Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Asif Ali Zardari and Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir. Both Zardari and Munir have been known for their anti-India agenda. It is believed that Naqvi's stance on the trophy controversy may be part of a strategy to appease these influential supporters.

What happened on the field?

The prize distribution ceremony was delayed after India's victory in the Asia Cup 2025 final. When Mohsin Naqvi came on stage to present the trophy, the Indian team flatly refused to accept it from him. Naqvi stood on stage for a while, but the Indian players refused to accept it. Naqvi then left the field with the trophy, further deepening the controversy.

Global discussion and outrage in India

This incident has sparked worldwide discussion. Fans and cricket enthusiasts are expressing their opinions on the matter on social media. This incident has sparked public anger in India. Many fans believe that the Indian team's decision not to accept the trophy from Naqvi was a strong message against his anti-India stance. However, the question now is whether the ACC or PCB will take any steps to resolve this matter, or will this controversy escalate further?

What will happen to the trophy?

This isn't the first time cricket has seen tensions between India and Pakistan, but such a dispute over the trophy is unprecedented. Cricket fans and experts believe that the ACC should immediately intervene to resolve this matter. While there has been no official statement from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), it is believed they will take the matter seriously.

The Asia Cup 2025 victory was a proud moment for the Indian cricket team, but the trophy controversy has cast a shadow over it. Now it remains to be seen how this matter is resolved and whether the Indian team will receive their hard-earned trophy soon.