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Naqvi Says India Must Collect Asia Cup Trophy in Dubai as PCB Plans ICC Complaint

The PCB chief frames the stance as reciprocity to India’s no‑handshake protest since the Pahalgam attack.

Overview

  • Mohsin Naqvi says the Asia Cup trophy remains at the ACC office in Dubai and that India must send its captain there to receive it from him.
  • India declined to accept the silverware from Naqvi after winning the final, prompting a continuing dispute over the presentation protocol.
  • Naqvi reiterates Pakistan will mirror India’s refusal to conduct post‑match handshakes, insisting all interactions proceed on equal terms.
  • The PCB intends to write to the ICC alleging unacceptable conduct by Indian Under‑19 players during the Junior Asia Cup final in Dubai.
  • Indian senior, women’s, and U19 teams have maintained a no‑handshake policy since September in a gesture linked to the Pahalgam attack.