BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia says that decision to not receive Asia Cup Trophy wasn’t impulsive and they won’t accept the silverware from a representative of a nation that is waging war against India. In a dramatic, unprecedented turn of events in Dubai on Sunday night, Asian Cricket Council president Mohsin Naqvi walked away with Asia Cup trophy and players medals after the champion Indian team’s refusal to receive the awards from him.

“It is not possible for us to accept an award from someone who represents a country waging war against India," Saikia told CNN News18 during an exclusive chat. “This was not impulsive – it was a conscious and unanimous decision by the team."

India defeated Pakistan to win a record-extending 9th Asia Cup title in a dramatic last-over finish at the Dubai

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