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.
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The stance underscores how sporting events are leveraged as diplomatic signals, potentially influencing cricketing ties, fan sentiment, and broader India‑Pakistan sporting relations.
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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.
Abhishek Sharma blasted 82 runs from 32 balls, steering India to a seven‑wicket victory as they chased down 157 against Afghanistan in the opening T20I.