India Declines Asia Cup Trophies in Dubai
The Indian cricket team and women's squad both opted not to accept championship trophies from the Pakistan Cricket Board chair.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Tennis
The Indian cricket team and the Indian women's cricket team both declined to accept the 2025 Asia Cup trophy from Pakistan Cricket Board chair Mohsin Naqvi. The trophy currently remains held at the Asian Cricket Council offices in Dubai.
Why it matters
This refusal highlights ongoing diplomatic tensions impacting sports diplomacy within the Asian Cricket Council, leaving the championship trophies unclaimed in Dubai.
India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs to win the 2026 Women's Asia Cup final. Meanwhile, Pakistan secured a 2-1 series victory over Sri Lanka in their recent three-match T20I series.
The players
Mohsin Naqvi
He serves as the chair of the Pakistan Cricket Board.
The details
The Indian women's team maintained their stance after their victory in the 2026 Women's Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka. The 2025 men's trophy also remains unaccepted, creating a lingering situation regarding the official presentation of tournament titles.
Timeline
The Indian team refused the Asia Cup trophy in 2025.
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka in the first T20I on October 9, 2026.
The second T20I between Pakistan and Sri Lanka took place on October 11, 2026.
Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan in the third T20I on October 13, 2026.
An ODI tri-series is scheduled to open in Rawalpindi on October 18, 2026.
Season Trajectory
These administrative tensions occur as teams pivot toward the upcoming ODI tri-series starting in October 2026. The unresolved trophy status adds an unusual backdrop to the competitive landscape as teams compete in venues like Gaddafi Stadium.
Sahibzada Farhan recorded 89 runs off 53 balls during the T20I series, providing a significant metric for fantasy cricket participants. The series concluded with Pakistan winning 2-1, impacting the official standings for the participating nations.
The takeaway
Cricket fans should track the upcoming October 18 tri-series for shifts in regional team dynamics. The ongoing trophy situation remains a notable development in the governance of international cricket competitions.
What happens next
An ODI tri-series involving Sri Lanka and England is scheduled to open on October 18, 2026, with the final match set for October 31 at Gaddafi Stadium.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Current Final.
