The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has raised serious objections against Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman Mohsin Naqvi over the Asia Cup trophy fiasco that followed the final between India and Pakistan. During Tuesday’s ACC meeting, BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla grilled Naqvi for taking the trophy away instead of presenting it to the victorious Indian team. Shukla reminded the gathering that the trophy is the property of the ACC, not Naqvi, and demanded that it be officially handed over to India without delay.

The meeting turned tense as Naqvi argued that he was unfairly portrayed during the incident, claiming India never officially refused to accept the trophy from him. However, BCCI representatives insisted the trophy should have been handed over properly and even offered to collect it from the ACC office. Adding to the controversy, Naqvi initially refused to congratulate India on their win until BCCI representative Ashish Shelar compelled him to do so, leaving the Indian side visibly upset.

The controversy began during the post-match presentation when India declined to receive the trophy from Naqvi. Later, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia revealed that the trophy had been taken to Naqvi’s hotel room, despite India’s willingness to accept it from Emirates Board vice-chairman Khalid Al Zarooni. Videos of an ACC official carrying the trophy away went viral, fueling outrage. While Indian players celebrated their victory in their own way, the episode left a bitter aftertaste.

The BCCI has confirmed it will escalate the issue to the International Cricket Council (ICC), making clear that such incidents cannot be ignored. For now, the Asia Cup trophy remains at the center of an unprecedented cricketing controversy, one that continues to strain ties between the two boards.