Report: Asia Cup Trophy moved out of ACC office, locked in abandoned building by Mohsin Naqvi

The Asia Cup 2025 concluded almost a month ago, yet the victorious Indian team is still waiting to receive the trophy. India defeated Pakistan in the final on Sunday, September 28, in Dubai, but the silverware has not been officially handed over as yet. As days pass, new developments continue to emerge regarding its whereabouts.

According to recent reports, the trophy was moved from the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) office and locked away in an abandoned location in Abu Dhabi by ACC Chairman Mohsin Naqvi. The revelation has sparked fresh controversy, leaving the trophy’s handover to India uncertain.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly in constant communication with the ACC, working to recover the trophy and ensure it is rightfully presented to the Indian team.

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Asia cup trophy update: Trophy has been removed from ACC office and locked in an abandoned place in Abu Dhabi by Mohsin Naqvi #asiacup2025final

01:23 PM · Oct 24, 2025

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The controversy surrounding the Asia Cup trophy began when the Indian team declined to accept the trophy directly from the ACC Chairman during the post-match presentation ceremony in Dubai. The refusal reportedly stemmed from Naqvi’s dual role as Pakistan’s Interior Minister, which the Indian contingent considered inappropriate for an official Asian Cricket Council event. Following the incident, Naqvi allegedly took possession of the trophy and secured it in his Dubai office.

Efforts to resolve the matter have since been complicated by Naqvi’s reported demands. He has insisted on a formal ceremony where India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav would personally receive the trophy from him. The BCCI, however, has rejected these conditions, maintaining that the trophy and medals should be sent directly to the ACC headquarters for an official and neutral handover.

The situation escalated further after Naqvi allegedly complained to ICC members, claiming he was made to look like a joker on the Asia Cup dais when the Indian players refused to approach him for the presentation. In response, the BCCI has warned Naqvi against raising formal complaints or politicising the issue any further.

Meanwhile, India’s on-field performance remains the highlight of the tournament. The Men in Blue clinched the Asia Cup 2025 title after defeating Pakistan in the final on September 28 in Dubai. India dominated throughout the tournament, maintaining an unbeaten run and defeating their arch-rivals three times on their way to lifting the title.