Mohsin Naqvi to Get Gold Medal From Pakistan for running Away Aith Asia Cup Trophy and Denying India The Same: according to Report
Naqvi's 'Unsportsmanlike' Trophy Denial Recognized with Pakistani National Honour Amid Global Condemnation. Pakistan says Honor to Mohsin Naqvi with Gold Medal for 'Principled Stance😜' in Asia Cup Trophy Row
Karachi: A new wave of controversy has erupted following reports that Mohsin Naqvi, the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), and Pakistan’s Interior Minister, is set to receive the Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Excellence Gold Medal.
The civilian honour is reportedly being awarded in recognition of Naqvi’s controversial decision to walk away with the Asia Cup trophy, an unprecedented act that marred the post-match ceremony after India's commanding victory in the Asia Cup 2025 final.
India's Principled Protest and Naqvi's
BCCI Escalation to the ICC Confirmed
The entire incident has significantly strained the already complex relationship between the two nations' cricket bodies. The BCCI raised a strong objection to the handling of the trophy ceremony at the subsequent ACC annual meeting and plans to decisively escalate the matter to the International Cricket Council (ICC) during its next session in November, demanding immediate action against the ACC President's conduct.
The controversy reflects the broader hostile political environment, exacerbated by recent cross-border incidents, which overshadowed the Asia Cup tournament itself. India had maintained a "no handshake" protocol with Pakistani players throughout the tournament, signaling the depth of the diplomatic rift now permeating sports.
Karachi: A new wave of controversy has erupted following reports that Mohsin Naqvi, the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), and Pakistan’s Interior Minister, is set to receive the Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Excellence Gold Medal.
The civilian honour is reportedly being awarded in recognition of Naqvi’s controversial decision to walk away with the Asia Cup trophy, an unprecedented act that marred the post-match ceremony after India's commanding victory in the Asia Cup 2025 final.
India's Principled Protest and Naqvi's
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The diplomatic incident occurred in the wake of the Asia Cup final, where a dominant India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan to secure the title. The post-match ceremony was dramatically delayed when the victorious Indian side, consistent with their strong stance against heightened political hostilities, declined to receive the winners' trophy and medals from the ACC President, citing Naqvi’s dual role as a high-ranking Pakistani government minister.
Following this principled protest, Mohsin Naqvi responded with an unprecedented display of unsportsmanlike conduct, retaining the trophy and, in a subsequent social media post, remaining defiant. Naqvi rejected reports that he had apologized to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and stated that the Indian team was "welcome" to collect the trophy from the ACC headquarters in Dubai "if they truly want it."
The diplomatic incident occurred in the wake of the Asia Cup final, where a dominant India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan to secure the title. The post-match ceremony was dramatically delayed when the victorious Indian side, consistent with their strong stance against heightened political hostilities, declined to receive the winners' trophy and medals from the ACC President, citing Naqvi’s dual role as a high-ranking Pakistani government minister.
Following this principled protest, Mohsin Naqvi responded with an unprecedented display of unsportsmanlike conduct, retaining the trophy and, in a subsequent social media post, remaining defiant. Naqvi rejected reports that he had apologized to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and stated that the Indian team was "welcome" to collect the trophy from the ACC headquarters in Dubai "if they truly want it."
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia later condemned the episode, labeling Naqvi's actions as "unethical and unsportsmanlike," and emphasized that the trophy and medals "legally and ethically, belong to India." The denial led to the champions celebrating their hard-earned victory without the actual silverware, a scene widely criticized across the global cricketing fraternity.
Political Theatre for 'Restored Pride'
The announcement of the gold medal was made by Advocate Ghulam Abbas Jamal, President of the Sindh and Karachi Basketball Associations, who framed Naqvi’s actions as a refusal "to bow under pressure."
“This is not just about cricket,” Jamal was quoted as saying, attempting to justify the controversy. “It is about dignity, sovereignty, and the refusal to bend under pressure. Naqvi’s resolute stand has restored national pride at a time of heightened political and sporting tensions with India.”
Organizers are planning a formal award ceremony in Karachi, with senior political figures, including PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, reportedly invited as the chief guest. The award is seen by critics as a move to distract from the unsportsmanlike behaviour and is being used as a tool for domestic political point-scoring.
Political Theatre for 'Restored Pride'
The announcement of the gold medal was made by Advocate Ghulam Abbas Jamal, President of the Sindh and Karachi Basketball Associations, who framed Naqvi’s actions as a refusal "to bow under pressure."
“This is not just about cricket,” Jamal was quoted as saying, attempting to justify the controversy. “It is about dignity, sovereignty, and the refusal to bend under pressure. Naqvi’s resolute stand has restored national pride at a time of heightened political and sporting tensions with India.”
Organizers are planning a formal award ceremony in Karachi, with senior political figures, including PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, reportedly invited as the chief guest. The award is seen by critics as a move to distract from the unsportsmanlike behaviour and is being used as a tool for domestic political point-scoring.
BCCI Escalation to the ICC Confirmed
The entire incident has significantly strained the already complex relationship between the two nations' cricket bodies. The BCCI raised a strong objection to the handling of the trophy ceremony at the subsequent ACC annual meeting and plans to decisively escalate the matter to the International Cricket Council (ICC) during its next session in November, demanding immediate action against the ACC President's conduct.
The controversy reflects the broader hostile political environment, exacerbated by recent cross-border incidents, which overshadowed the Asia Cup tournament itself. India had maintained a "no handshake" protocol with Pakistani players throughout the tournament, signaling the depth of the diplomatic rift now permeating sports.
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