High-Voltage Drama in Dubai: Indian Players Refuse to Accept Medals from Nakvi, VIDEO
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief Mohsin Nakvi was snubbed by the Indian team after the U19 Asia Cup 2025 final played on Sunday.
High-Voltage Drama in Dubai: Following Pakistan's resounding victory in the U19 Asia Cup 2025 final, the Indian team snubbed PCB Chairman and ACC chief Mohsin Nakvi, refusing to share the stage with him. The Indian players declined to receive their medals from him and instead accepted them from a different official. This incident has emerged as another significant development against the backdrop of the ongoing Asia Cup controversy. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief Mohsin Nakvi was snubbed by the Indian team after the U19 Asia Cup 2025 final played on Sunday. Pakistan defeated India in this match in Dubai to claim the title. Also Read: IND vs SA: Jasprit Bumrah gets angry, snatches phone, shocking VIDEO
Indian Players Did Not Go to Nakvi's Stage
During the post-match presentation ceremony, Mohsin Nakvi presented the trophy to the Pakistan team and also posed for pictures with the players and support staff. However, the Indian players refused to share the stage and instead went to a separate area to receive their medals from another official, where Nakvi was not present.Pakistan's Dominance in the Final
In the final match, Pakistan delivered a stellar performance against India. Batting first, Pakistan scored 347 runs. The foundation of this massive score was laid by opener Sameer Minhas, who played a magnificent innings of 172 runs. While Vaibhav Suryavanshi gave India an aggressive start while chasing the target, the Indian innings soon collapsed. The Indian batsmen could not withstand the pressure of the final, and Suryavanshi also had an off day. Ultimately, the Indian team was bowled out for just 156 runs, giving Pakistan a massive 191-run victory and the U19 Asia Cup title.Indian Team's Separate Stance During the Presentation
Mohsin Nakvi had arrived in Dubai during the final and was present in the presentation area along with others after the match concluded. While Naqvi presented medals to the Pakistani players and handed the trophy to captain Farhan Yousuf, the Indian players did not share the stage with him. Also Read: IND vs SA 4th T20I: Dense fog in Lucknow forces cancellation of fourth T20I between India and Africa Naqvi was then seen celebrating the victory and posing for pictures with the Pakistani players and team management. He had also been present on the field earlier when the Pakistani players were doing a victory lap..Victory lap with ACC and PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi by Pakistan players after winning the #U19AsiaCup 2025.#PAKU19vINDU19 | #Cricket | #Pakistan | #MohsinNaqvi | #SarfarazAhmed | #India | #Dubai pic.twitter.com/0SzoRGQsws
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