Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi has refused to hand over the Asia Cup trophy to India.

Instead, the PCB chairman, who also heads the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and serves as Pakistan’s interior minister, directed India captain Suryakumar Yadav to personally collect the trophy from the ACC office, Pakistani media reported on Tuesday (September 30).

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The ACC chief’s move to have Suryakumar Yadav collect the trophy is being seen as part of the ongoing power play surrounding the Asia Cup. Tensions escalated after India declined a handshake during their opening match against Pakistan, prompting Mohsin Naqvi to threaten a withdrawal of his team from the tournament.

Given India’s refus

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