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India Women Refuse Asia Cup Trophy in Dubai Ceremony

By Drooid · Sep 14, 2026, 10:26 AM UTC · How we work

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India Women Refuse Trophy

India women’s cricket team refused to accept the Asia Cup trophy from ACC president Mohsin Naqvi in Dubai.
The post-match ceremony was delayed about 40 minutes before the trophy presentation.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the team offered ACC deputy Khalid Al Zarooni to present the trophy.
The trophy was not handed to India and reportedly remains at the ACC office in Dubai.

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Baji Backs Trophy Refusal

Andhra Pradesh BJP spokesperson Shaik Baji praised the women’s cricket team for rejecting the trophy.
He linked the refusal to “Operation Sindoor,” India’s military response to Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.
Baji compared the cricketers to Indian soldiers and athletes such as Mohammed Shami and Mohammad Kaif.
He warned against celebrating Pakistan’s victories within India, noting no other parties made similar endorsements.

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Historical Context

In November 2008, following the Mumbai terrorist attacks, India halted all cricket ties with Pakistan, and the BCCI cancelled the planned bilateral series. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) reported a 70% drop in sponsorship revenue, losing roughly $12 million during the two-year suspension globally. The India women’s cricket team’s refusal to accept ACC President Mohsin Naqvi’s trophy mirrors the 2008 boycott, while BJP spokesperson Shaik Baji invoked Operation Sindoor. The episode underscores how sport remains a proxy for Indo-Pak geopolitical rivalry, prompting the Asian Cricket Council to reconsider trophy protocols and diplomatic engagement.

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India Women Refuse Trophy

India women’s cricket team refused to accept the Asia Cup trophy from ACC president Mohsin Naqvi in Dubai.
The post-match ceremony was delayed about 40 minutes before the trophy presentation.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the team offered ACC deputy Khalid Al Zarooni to present the trophy.
The trophy was not handed to India and reportedly remains at the ACC office in Dubai.

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