ICC May Form Panel to Resolve Asia Cup Trophy Dispute

The International Cricket Council (ICC) considered forming a panel to address the Asia Cup trophy issue between India and Pakistan.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) may soon form a panel to resolve the Asia Cup 2025 trophy issue. India won the Asia Cup title by defeating Pakistan in the final on September 28 in Dubai. The Indian team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, refused to accept the trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief Mohsin Naqvi.

Naqvi is also the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) president and a minister in Pakistan‘s government. After the refusal, he left the stadium with the trophy. He has not returned it to India since.

The issue was raised at the ICC meeting on November 7 in Dubai. BCCI representative Devajit Saikia brought it up during the discussions. Naqvi was present at the meeting at ICC headquarters. Reports described the atmosphere as cordial when the topic was discussed.

“The BCCI pointed out that Naqvi, in the capacity of Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman, was holding on to the trophy, which rightfully belonged to India, the Indian team and the BCCI.”

Trophy Standoff The Issue

“It has been reported that the BCCI secretary pointed out that the trophy should be handed over to India immediately.”

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Sources indicate that the ICC may create a panel to address the matter if necessary. The BCCI has maintained its position that the trophy must be handed over promptly.

“The BCCI’s stand has been that the trophy should be handed over to India soon. It is a well-known fact that the silverware remains locked up in the ACC office in Dubai, with orders from Naqvi that it should not be moved without his authorisation.”

Last Updated on November 8, 2025