India won the Asia Cup 2025 by defeating Pakistan but refused to accept the trophy from ACC President Mohsin Naqvi.
Who is Mohsin Naqvi? Why Team India Refused the Asia Cup Trophy from Him
India defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets to win the Asia Cup 2025, maintaining its dominance. This victory was India's ninth win in the Asia Cup. However, after this thrilling match, a new drama unfolded around midnight. The Indian team refused to accept the Asia Cup 2025 trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi.
Mohsin Naqvi sent the trophy to the hotel and stipulated that the Indian team would accept it only if they came to collect it from him. Following this incident, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) clarified that the team had decided not to accept the trophy from the ACC President, as Naqvi is one of Pakistan's prominent leaders. The BCCI Secretary said, "We will strongly protest this act at the next ICC conference."
Who is Mohsin Naqvi?
Mohsin Raza Naqvi is a prominent Pakistani media entrepreneur, politician, and cricket administrator. He was born on October 28, 1978, in Lahore. His parents died when he was a child, and he was raised by his grandparents.
He received his early education in Lahore and went to Ohio University in the United States to pursue a degree in journalism. After completing his studies, he returned to Pakistan and entered the media industry. He founded the City News Network, which includes channels such as City 42, 24 News, Channel 21, and Rohi.
After a career in media, Naqvi entered politics. He served as the interim Chief Minister of Punjab from January 22, 2023, to February 26, 2024. He was then appointed Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Minister of Interior and Narcotics Control in March 2024. In the same year, he also became a member of the Pakistani Senate. In 2025, he hosted the Asia Cup as President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).
Mohsin Naqvi's Salary-
As ACC President, Mohsin Naqvi does not receive a fixed salary. Instead, he is provided with a daily allowance, reimbursement for official expenses, and other benefits. This is to cover his overall responsibilities and office expenses. While in this position, Naqvi receives various allowances for travel, accommodation, and other official expenses. However, this amount is not fixed and varies according to ACC policies.
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