India Raises Asia Cup Trophy Row at ICC Meet in Dubai
The Mohsin Naqvi-led Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chair’s absence was conspicuous as the International Cricket Council (ICC) Board meeting began in Dubai. Speculation had grown that Naqvi might skip the event entirely, but reports later confirmed his arrival shortly before proceedings commenced.
India’s Focus and Tension Over Asia Cup Trophy
Representatives from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) used the forum to bring up the unresolved issue of the Asia Cup 2025 trophy, which India claims has not been handed over properly. The topic, though not formally on the agenda, is expected to spark intense discussion given the bilateral strain and past confrontations between the boards.
What Lies Ahead for Cricket Diplomacy
Analysts say that Naqvi’s change in arrival schedule may reflect pressure from within the cricketing community as India gathers support. The confidence with which the BCCI raises the trophy matter signals a broader shift in how major cricket-board disputes are handled within the ICC. The outcome of these discussions may set precedents for governance, bilateral relations and how cricket bodies manage symbolic disputes going forward.
