Congress leader Salman Khurshid said India's women's cricket team declining the Women’s T20 Asia Cup trophy from ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi is a symbolic gesture amid strained relations.
On Monday, Congress leader Salman Khurshid reacted to the Indian women's cricket team's decision not to accept the Women’s T20 Asia Cup trophy, which was to be presented by Asian Cricket Council President and Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi.
Khurshid described the refusal as a symbolic gesture meant to convey a message during a period of strained relations between the cricketing bodies.
Team India lifted the Asia Cup while Pakistan’s board chief declined the trophy presentation, sparking a debate over politics and protocol in the rivalry.
The 10th edition of the Women’s Asia Cup begins in Dubai on August 28, with eight teams split into two groups and a possible India‑Sri Lanka showdown for the T20I crown.
India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs to claim a record eighth Women’s Asia Cup, as BCCI officials presented a fielding medal to comeback player Nandni Sharma.
India women’s hockey team chief coach Sjoerd Marijne stated that the squad's fifth-place finish at the 2026 World Cup has provided a major mental boost ahead of the Asian Games.