Dubai (UAE): “Cannot accept a trophy from a person who represents a country that is waging war against our country,” thundered BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, responding to the bizarre post-match prize distribution at the Asia Cup 2025. Victorious over arch-rivals Pakistan, the Indian team refused to take the trophy and medals from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Chairperson Mohsin Naqvi, who also serves as the Pakistan’s interior minister and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chair.

During the ceremony, Pakistan collected their runners-up medals while Tilak Varma and Abhishek Sharma received the ‘Player of the Match’ and ‘Player of the Tournament’ awards. Moments later, presenter Simon Doull informed the crowd on live TV, “Ladies and gentlemen, I have been informed by the Asian Cricket Counci

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