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India Women Refuse Asia Cup Trophy from Naqvi

India women's team declines trophy, BCCI explains reason.

Mumbai Alert · Sports Desk
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Sports Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Mon, 14 September 2026 at 02:58 pm
India Women Refuse Asia Cup Trophy from Naqvi

The Indian women's cricket team has refused to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, the Minister of Minority Affairs.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has explained that the reason for this refusal is due to a prior commitment to receive the trophy from the BCCI president, Sourav Ganguly.

The BCCI stated that the team had already been informed that the trophy would be presented by the BCCI president, and therefore, they did not accept it from Naqvi.

The Asia Cup is a prestigious tournament in the cricketing world, and the Indian women's team had performed exceptionally well to win the title.

The BCCI's decision to have the trophy presented by the president is a significant one, as it highlights the importance of the tournament and the team's achievement.

In recent years, the Indian women's cricket team has made tremendous progress, and their victory in the Asia Cup is a testament to their hard work and dedication.

The team's refusal to accept the trophy from Naqvi has sparked some controversy, but the BCCI's explanation has clarified the situation.

The Indian women's cricket team has been gaining popularity and recognition, and their achievement in the Asia Cup will likely boost their profile further.

The BCCI's commitment to supporting and promoting women's cricket is evident in their decision to have the trophy presented by the president, and this move is expected to have a positive impact on the sport.

The Asia Cup victory is a significant milestone for the Indian women's cricket team, and it will be interesting to see how they perform in future tournaments.

The BCCI's explanation for the team's refusal to accept the trophy from Naqvi has put the controversy to rest, and the focus can now shift to the team's achievement and their future prospects.

Frequently asked questions

Why did the India women's team refuse the Asia Cup trophy from Naqvi?

The team had a prior commitment to receive the trophy from BCCI president Sourav Ganguly.

Who will present the Asia Cup trophy to the India women's team?

The BCCI president, Sourav Ganguly, will present the trophy to the team.

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