‘Can’t Accept Trophy From Nation Waging War Against India’: BCCI Secretary on Asia Cup Snub

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New Delhi: BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has clarified that India’s decision to not accept the Asia Cup trophy from ACC president Mohsin Naqvi was deliberate. The unprecedented incident occurred on Sunday night in Dubai after India defeated Pakistan in a thrilling last-over finish to claim a record-extending ninth Asia Cup title.

Saikia explained that the team would only receive the trophy if it was presented by a neutral ACC or match official. “We had already communicated that we would not accept the Asia Cup trophy from Mr. Mohsin Naqvi, because he is not just the ACC chairman but also a senior lea

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