PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi Responds to PM Modi Asia Cup Tweet

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PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi Responds to PM Modi Asia Cup Tweet: India defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets in the final of the Asia Cup 2025, but the moment of victory was overshadowed by a major controversy during the post-match ceremony. The center of the controversy was Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President and Pakistani Minister, Mohsin Naqvi, whose actions brought shame to the spirit of sportsmanship.

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Indian team refuses to accept the trophy

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After the victory, the Indian team made it clear that they would not accept the trophy and winner's medal from Naqvi as Pakistan's representative. This decision was taken in light of Naqvi's past political rhetoric and his attitude towards India.

• Tension and standoff: Instead of respecting the Indian team's stand, Naqvi shamelessly stood on stage.
• ACC officials' intervention: ACC officials suggested that Emirates Cricket Board Vice President Khalid Al Zarooni present the awards, but Naqvi refused.
• Escape with the trophy: After nearly an hour of tension, Naqvi left with the trophy for the hotel, while only players with outstanding individual performances (such as Tilak Verma and Abhishek Sharma) were honored.

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Mohsin Naqvi's controversial response to PM Modi's tweet

#OperationSindoor on the games field.

Outcome is the same - India wins!

Congrats to our cricketers.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 28, 2025

Naqvi's shamelessness reached its peak when he responded with a false and childish comment on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's congratulatory tweet. PM Modi, while congratulating the Indian team, had written, "Operation Sindoor on the sports field too. The result is the same here too - India won. Congratulations to our cricketers."

In response, Naqvi tweeted:

"If war is the measure of pride, then history has already recorded your humiliating defeat at the hands of Pakistan. No cricket match can change this truth. Dragging war into the game only shows desperation and insults the spirit of the game."

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Anger and questions over Naqvi's statement

Naqvi's statement sparked deep anger among Indian fans and analysts. Naqvi himself was making political statements, but was advising others not to link sports and politics.

Facts on Naqvi's claim

• Historical lesson: Fans asked which war Naqvi was referring to. Be it the 1965, 1971, or the 1999 Kargil War—India has inflicted a crushing defeat on Pakistan everywhere.
• Success of Operation Sindoor: In the recent Operation Sindoor, India destroyed More than 100 terrorists killed
• Disrespecting the spirit of the game: Naqvi entered the field not as an ACC President but as a politician, which disrespected the fair spirit of cricket.

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Fans' anger and Naqvi's discomfort

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During and after the match, spectators and fans strongly objected to Mohsin Naqvi's actions. The spectators expressed their displeasure by chanting "Bharat Mata ki Jai" and "Modi-Modi."

The Indian team maintained discipline and sportsmanship throughout the controversy, proving that they place the game above political tensions. It remains to be seen whether the ICC or ACC will take any action against Naqvi's actions.

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