Women’s Asia Cup 2026: The Indian women’s cricket team created history by defeating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final to lift the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 trophy. However, the post-match presentation ceremony became the major talking point after the Indian team reportedly declined to receive the trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President and Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
India’s emphatic victory not only secured another Asia Cup title for the Women in Blue but also sparked widespread discussion across social media and the cricketing world.
India Women Continue Their Asia Cup Dominance
The Indian women’s team once again demonstrated its dominance in women’s cricket by defeating Sri Lanka in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final. With a 72-run victory, India added another major achievement to its impressive record in the Women’s Asia Cup.
The victory was celebrated by fans across the country, with social media platforms flooded with congratulatory messages for the Indian women’s cricket team.
Mohsin Naqvi crossed all limits of shamelessness. He knew that Devajit Saikia and Rajiv Shukla were talking to Team India about not accepting the trophy from him, yet he still went and stood on the podium and shamelessly kept looking at the Indian team.😭🙏🤡 https://t.co/ec8sQvvCXw
— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) September 13, 2026
Indian Team Declines Trophy from Mohsin Naqvi
The biggest talking point after the final was the Asia Cup trophy presentation. According to the reports, the Indian players did not accept the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, who was present at the venue for the presentation ceremony.
Naqvi reportedly remained on the stage as the Indian team did not come forward to receive the trophy from him. The presentation ceremony was subsequently concluded.
The development immediately became a major topic of discussion, particularly because of the ongoing political tensions between India and Pakistan.
Similar Incident Involving Indian Men’s Team Last Year
This is not the first time an Indian cricket team has declined to collect a trophy from Mohsin Naqvi.
Last year, the Indian men’s cricket team had also reportedly refused to receive the trophy from Naqvi. Following that episode, the trophy was sent to the Asian Cricket Council office, while the Indian players celebrated their victory without the trophy on the field.
The Indian women’s team has now followed a similar approach, making the India vs Pakistan cricket controversy a major talking point once again.
Mohsin Naqvi Was Present During the Final
Mohsin Naqvi was present during the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final and watched the match alongside BCCI officials, including Rajeev Shukla and Devajit Saikia.
During the presentation ceremony, Naqvi handed the prize cheque to the Sri Lankan team. However, when the Indian team did not come forward to receive the trophy, the ceremony was brought to an end.
The incident quickly went viral on social media, with fans discussing the India Women Asia Cup victory, the trophy controversy and the presence of the Pakistani minister at the ceremony.
Congratulations Pour in for Team India
Following India’s historic victory, congratulations poured in from across the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu and Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge, among several other prominent personalities, congratulated the Indian women’s team on its impressive performance.
The victory has once again highlighted the growing popularity and success of Indian women’s cricket, while the trophy presentation controversy has added another dramatic chapter to the India-Pakistan cricket rivalry.