The Asia Cup 2025 is over.
India won the final.
But no one got the trophy.
And now Mohsin Naqvi, the man at the centre of the storm, is being called a national hero in Pakistan… while facing a possible no-confidence motion that could cost him his job.
Yes, the drama is still going strong.
Let’s break down how a simple trophy handover turned into a full-blown international crisis and why this story isn’t over yet.
🏆 The Incident That Shook Cricket
Fans were stunned:
“This wasn’t politics. This was disrespect.”
“He didn’t give it. They didn’t take it. Who really lost?”
🌪️ Now: Naqvi to Be Honoured with ‘Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Gold Medal’
In a bold move, the Sindh and Karachi Basketball Associations announced they will honour Mohsin Naqvi with one of Pakistan’s highest civilian awards for “courageous leadership” and defending national pride.
- Award Name: Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Special Gold Medal
- Reason: “Firm stand against India’s snub”
- Guest of Honour: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
- Venue: Karachi
Supporters are calling him a legend:
“He stood for Pakistan when others would’ve bent.”
“You don’t hand trophies to teams that disrespect you.”
But critics say:
“Cricket isn’t war. Why punish sport for politics?”
🔁 Naqvi Stands Firm: “I Won’t Apologise”
Despite rumours of a secret apology to BCCI, Naqvi denied everything:
“If India wants the trophy, let them come to the ACC office in Dubai and collect it.”
He repeated his condition:
✅ No third party.
✅ No public event.
✅ Captain Suryakumar Yadav must come in person.
One fan tweeted: “So the entire Asia Cup is now a FedEx delivery?”
⚠️ BCCI Fights Back: Move to Remove Naqvi as ACC President
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is not backing down.
They’ve launched a quiet campaign to remove Mohsin Naqvi as President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).
How?
- Pushing for a no-confidence motion
- Lobbying full-time ACC members: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan
- Calling Naqvi’s actions “uncivilised” and “against sporting spirit”
Current Support:
If BCCI wins, Naqvi loses his seat.
If not, the power balance in Asian cricket shifts.
📦 Where Is the Trophy Now?
Spoiler: It’s not in India.
Reports confirm:
“The 2025 Asia Cup trophy has been handed to the UAE Cricket Board for safekeeping until the dispute ends.”
No official winner photo.
No celebration.
Just silence.
As one expert said:
“We didn’t just lose a ceremony. We lost the soul of the game.”
Final Thoughts: Hero or Villain?
To some, Mohsin Naqvi is a patriot.
To others, he’s the reason cricket lost its way.
One thing’s clear:
This wasn’t about a trophy.
It was about power, pride, and who gets to decide the rules.
Now, all eyes turn to the next ACC meeting.
Will Naqvi keep his post?
Will India ever get their trophy?
Or will this rivalry keep costing us more than just matches?
Watch & React
🎥 Watch: Naqvi walking off with the trophy
📢 See: BCCI’s official statement on the snub
💬 Comment below: Should Mohsin Naqvi be removed or rewarded?
