Indian Men's Cricket Team and Mohsin NaqviThe possibility of another trophy presentation controversy involving India and Pakistan has emerged ahead of the ACC Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final, with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Mohsin Naqvi set to attend the summit clash in Dubai. According to a Geo Super report, Naqvi is expected to be the chief guest at the closing ceremony of the tournament on September 13.

His presence could once again bring the focus on the trophy presentation if Harmanpreet Kaur’s India reach the final and go on to win the title. Naqvi was at the centre of a major controversy during last year's Men's Asia Cup final at the Dubai International Stadium.

India defeated Pakistan in the summit clash but refused to accept the trophy from Naqvi, who was the ACC president and also PCB chairman. The episode took place against a particularly tense backdrop.

The Men's Asia Cup was played after the Pahalgam terror attack, while Naqvi had also shared anti-India statements on social media during the tournament in his capacity as Pakistan's Interior Minister. Trophy drama could returnWith Naqvi expected to attend the Women's Asia Cup final, another trophy-related standoff could potentially unfold.

If India win the tournament, Naqvi could be the official presenting the silverware to the champions because of his position as ACC president. The decision on whether to accept it from him, however, would ultimately rest with the Harmanpreet-led Indian team.

The BCCI has so far remained silent on what the women's side would do if they win the tournament and Naqvi is present for the presentation. India are among the favourites for the title and have already secured their place in the semi-finals without losing a match.

They made a particularly strong statement against Pakistan, defeating the Fatima Sana-led side by seven wickets after bowling them out for just 55 in Dubai. What happened in last year's final?

The controversy involving Naqvi began after India defeated Pakistan in the Men's Asia Cup final on September 28, 2025. The Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian side completed the victory, but the post-match presentation was delayed by more than an hour as discussions continued over who would present the trophy.

India eventually chose not to receive the silverware from Naqvi. The players celebrated their title triumph on the podium without the trophy, while Naqvi left the stadium with it.