The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly taking significant steps to potentially remove Mohsin Naqvi as the president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), following a controversy surrounding the Asia Cup 2025 trophy presentation. The dispute arose after India's victory over Pakistan in the final, when the Indian team declined to accept the trophy from Naqvi, who is also the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Pakistan's interior minister, citing political tensions.

According to reports, the BCCI is accusing Naqvi of violating ceremonial protocols, abusing his office, and breaching the ACC code of conduct. They have labeled his actions as "petulance" and a "conflict of interest," suggesting that national and political sentiments influenced his conduct. Sources within the BCCI claim that Naqvi allowed personal and political biases to override his duties as a neutral head of a regional sporting body.

The incident occurred after the Asia Cup final in Dubai, where India won against Pakistan. The Indian team refused to receive the trophy from Naqvi, requesting that the presentation be conducted by the vice-chairman of the Emirates Cricket Board. Naqvi refused, and officials later removed the trophy from the stage. This led to a 45-minute delay in the post-match ceremony. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia condemned Naqvi's actions, calling them "unsportsmanlike" and asserting that "the trophy and medals must be returned immediately".

At the ACC annual meeting in Dubai, BCCI representatives Rajeev Shukla and Ashish Shelar confronted Naqvi, raising strong objections to his actions. They demanded that the trophy be delivered to the ACC's office in Dubai for collection. However, Naqvi insisted that the Indian captain should personally collect it from the ACC headquarters. He stated that he was ready to hand over the trophy and that the Indian team was welcome to collect it from the ACC office.

Naqvi also refuted reports that he had apologized to the BCCI, accusing the Indian media of spreading "fabricated propaganda". He maintained that he had done nothing wrong and would never apologize. He argued that India was dragging politics into cricket, damaging the spirit of the game.

The BCCI, however, is reportedly firm in its stance against Naqvi. Some reports suggest the BCCI is preparing to file an official complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC) at its next meeting. The BCCI representatives also reminded Naqvi that the trophy is "not personal property".

The controversy has reportedly caused a split within the ACC, with Bangladesh and Pakistan on one side, and Sri Lanka aligning with India. Afghanistan's position remains fluid.

The incident has drawn criticism from former cricketers as well. AB de Villiers expressed his disapproval of the politicization of the event, stating that politics should not interfere with sports.

As of now, the Asia Cup trophy remains in the ACC office in Dubai. The dispute has not been resolved, and the BCCI is reportedly determined to take the matter further, potentially seeking Naqvi's removal as ACC president.