Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 14: BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia called India’s Asia Cup trophy decision a conscious, institutional call. India had beaten Sri Lanka by 72 runs in Dubai. The team did not accept the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi.
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia has explained India’s Asia Cup trophy decision. He called it a “conscious, institutional” call. India had defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs on Sunday. The final was played in Dubai. The team did not accept the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi. Naqvi is the Pakistani chief of the Asian Cricket Council.
BCCI explains Asia Cup trophy decision
Saikia said the BCCI made the decision, not the players. He said the Board considered prevailing circumstances and sentiments. The decision reflected a position BCCI has maintained, he said.
India beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs
India’s women won the Women’s Asia Cup final on Sunday. They defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs in Dubai. The victory itself was not in question. The trophy presentation became a separate administrative issue.
ACC was informed before trophy presentation
BCCI said it had informed the ACC in advance. The Board said India would not join the presentation. This showed the decision was made ahead of the final.
Saikia says decision was not against cricket
Saikia said the stance was not directed at players. He said it was not aimed at the tournament. He said it was not aimed at the sport itself. He described it as a firm institutional decision.
2025 Asia Cup provides earlier precedent
India’s men had taken a similar stance in 2025. That episode followed the Pahalgam terror attack. The attack reportedly killed 26 people. India and Pakistan later had a brief military confrontation. That confrontation took place in May.
BCCI separates team from institutional call
BCCI’s explanation keeps the decision separate from the team’s win. Saikia’s comments assign responsibility to the Board, not players. India’s sporting achievement remains unaffected by the presentation issue.
India’s tournament victory remains unchanged. BCCI’s explanation places responsibility for the trophy decision with the Board.
