India and Pakistan are set to square off against each other for the third time in the ongoing Asia Cup on Sunday. The grand finale will see arch-rivals fighting for the title, for the first time in 41 years. But most importantly, it would be interesting to see how the Indian team responds to his presence at the post-match trophy ceremony.

As the head of the continental body, Naqvi will be well within his rights to present the trophy and also engage in a customary handshake with both squads. With the Indian team maintaining a ‘No Handshake’ Policy with Pakistan, it is highly unlikely that BCCI will allow its players to engage with a PCB chief whose public stance has been anti-India.

However, the BCCI has yet to clarify its position. Tensions between the boards have already flared during t

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