BCCI Official Asked About 'Friendly' Chat With Mohsin Naqvi. His Reply

A Quiet Trophic Dissonance: The Women's Asia Cup Final and the Ungiven Cup

Namaste, friends. Let me share a story from the cricketing world that, like an ill-tuned tanpura, left a certain dissonance in its wake.

In the Women's Asia Cup 2026 final, India defeated Sri Lanka to lift the title—marking India's record-extending 8th triumph in the competition's history. The match itself was a matter of course, played out with the steady rhythm one expects. But the real complication arrived after the final bell.

The Unfinished Ceremony

The drama unfolded off the field. The Indian team declined to accept the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief—a gesture that left our players celebrating the victory empty-handed. A frustrating coda to a well-earned win.

The 'Friendly' Chat Question

BCCI Secretary Diljit Saikia was later asked about being spotted in the VIP section, exchanging what some called a "friendly" conversation with Naqvi. His reply was measured, like a musician answering a critic with grace:

Saikia explained that as a BCCI official, meeting and interacting with fellow boards' representatives is simply his duty and tradition. He remained seated in the Royal Box from the toss to the final ball. Various people came to sit beside him—including Shukla and, yes, Naqvi, who took his seat alongside Deputy Chairman Khalid Al Zarooni.

The Attempted Resolution

Importantly, Saikia revealed that the BCCI made an effort to resolve the trophy impasse by offering the ACC a solution—but it was turned down. When pressed on regrets, he remained composed:

> "We tried to solve today's situation, but our efforts were not successful. We don't have any regrets. Our ultimate priority was not to focus on who would give the trophy. We wanted the Indian team to win, and we've achieved that."

A fine sentiment, no? The music of the result mattered more than the ceremony surrounding it.

Topics: BCCI, ACC, Mohsin Naqvi, Women's Cricket, Asia Cup

Source: NDTV Sports