Amidst the ongoing controversy surrounding the Asia Cup 2025 trophy presentation, a former Indian World Cup winner has made a startling claim: Mohsin Naqvi, Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), lacks the knowledge to administer cricket effectively, and decisions are ultimately made by the Pakistan Army. This accusation adds fuel to the firestorm that erupted after India's victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup final, where the Indian team refused to accept the trophy from Naqvi.

The controversy began when the Indian team declined to receive the Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, who is also Pakistan's interior minister. This unprecedented move stemmed from concerns about Naqvi's dual role and the perception that he was mixing politics with sports. Following India's refusal, Naqvi reportedly left the presentation area with the trophy, further escalating the situation. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly pushing for Naqvi's impeachment, citing breaches of conduct and protocol that have damaged the reputation of cricket administration.

Adding to the turmoil, reports emerged that the Asia Cup trophy was handed over to the UAE cricket board. The BCCI has insisted that the trophy belongs to the legitimate winners, India, and is not the property of any individual. Naqvi has been accused of violating the Code of Responsibilities and Ceremonial Protocols for refusing to hand over the trophy to the Indian team. Some within Pakistan have also criticized Naqvi's actions. Former Pakistani cricketer Basit Ali supported Naqvi's actions while criticizing India's decision to boycott the presentation.

Naqvi has refuted claims that he apologized to the BCCI and stated that he was ready to hand over the trophy. He invited the Indian team to collect the trophy from the ACC office in Dubai. However, this offer has done little to quell the controversy, with many viewing it as a deflection from the core issue of fair play and sportsmanship.

The situation has drawn criticism from various quarters. Some observers have noted the irony of Naqvi accusing India of dragging politics into cricket, given his own position as a government official. Others have lamented the politicization of the event, arguing that it undermines the spirit of the game.

The controversy has also triggered a wave of reactions on social media, with memes and jokes circulating about the trophy snub and the perceived tension between the two cricketing nations. Some social media posts falsely attributed victory in the Asia Cup to Pakistan, further highlighting the extent to which political narratives have become intertwined with the sport.

As the controversy continues to unfold, the future of Mohsin Naqvi's role as PCB Chairman and ACC chief remains uncertain. The BCCI is reportedly planning to take the matter to the International Cricket Council (ICC). The incident has raised questions about the governance of cricket in the region and the need for greater separation between politics and sports.