Asia Cup Final Ends Without Trophy Presentation as India Refuses to Accept Award

Dubai: In an unprecedented development, the **Asia Cup T20 2025 final ceremony concluded without a trophy presentation**, leaving the winning Indian team without medals, a champions’ board, or the coveted trophy itself.

According to sources, the **trophy was taken away by the tournament administration**, and there is little likelihood that it will be handed over to India later. The team was left standing on the ground waiting, but the presentation never happened. Players eventually posed for photos **without the trophy or championship board**.

The controversy arose when the Indian team, reportedly on the directives of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), **refused to accept the trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi**. In response, Naqvi remained firm on his stance and declined to hand over the trophy through any alternative official.

The delay caused confusion, and as the ceremony dragged on, **stadium lights were turned off** while the Indian players insisted they would not leave without the trophy.

This standoff followed a series of incidents throughout the tournament where India displayed a lack of sportsmanship — from **refusing to shake hands with Pakistani players** to avoiding a customary photograph of the two captains before the final.

The trophy dispute overshadowed India’s historic win — their **ninth Asia Cup title** and the first-ever India-Pakistan Asia Cup final in 41 years.