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When Will India Get the Asia Cup Trophies?: The Indian cricket teams (both men's and women's) have consistently maintained their dominance in the Asia Cup tournaments. Most recently, in the Women's Asia Cup final played in Dubai on September 13, 2026, India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs to clinch the title for a record eighth time. Similarly, in September 2025, the Indian men's team, under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav, had also won the Asia Cup.
However, despite both teams emerging victorious, neither the men's team's trophy nor the women's team's trophy has reached India so far. Both actual Asia Cup trophies remain in Dubai. Consequently, the biggest question is: when will India receive these trophies, and what is the real reason behind this delay?
Why Did India Refuse the Asia Cup Trophy?
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The refusal of the Indian teams to accept the trophies stems from a deep-seated political dispute and the BCCI's firm stance:
- Mohsin Naqvi Controversy: The current President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is Mohsin Naqvi, who also serves as Pakistan's Interior Minister and the head of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
- BCCI's Firm Stance: Due to cross-border terrorism and the prevailing political tensions between the two nations, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has adopted a clear position: no player from the Indian team will accept the trophy from this Pakistani leader/official.
- Second Consecutive Boycott: In 2025, the men's team, and on September 13, 2026, the women's team led by Harmanpreet Kaur, flatly refused to go up to the podium to receive the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi.
When Will BCCI Receive the Men’s and Women’s Asia Cup Trophies?
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When and How Will Team India Get the Trophies?: Despite winning the Asia Cup titles, the wait for the physical trophies appears to be a long one. Here is the current situation and the roadmap ahead:
- Trophies Safe in Dubai: Currently, the actual trophies for both the Men’s Asia Cup (2025) and the Women’s Asia Cup (2026) are securely locked away at the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) headquarters in Dubai.
- Waiting for the Tenure to End: Mohsin Naqvi’s tenure as ACC President concludes in April 2027.
- Official Handover by the New President: Once Mohsin Naqvi’s term ends in April 2027 and a new president takes charge under the rotation policy, that individual will officially hand over both trophies to the BCCI.
Conclusion: Team India’s Unmatched Asia Cup Record
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Even though diplomatic and political reasons have prevented the physical trophies from finding a place in India’s showcase or the BCCI cabinet so far, India’s dominance on the field remains undisputed. The record books confirm that India is the true king of the Asian continent in both the Men’s Asia Cup (9 titles) and Women’s Asia Cup (8 titles) categories.
Also Read: Watch Video: Trophy Chor Chants Target Mohsin Naqvi After Asia Cup Win
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