BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia's Big Update On Asia Cup Trophies Amid Mohsin Naqvi Drama

The Trophy That Waits: BCCI's Quiet Promise to Reclaim Two Asia Cup Honours

Namaste, cricket family. Let me share something that resonates with me deeply—rhythm, respect, and the tempo of a decision made with conviction.

Two Asia Cup titles in two years, and yet the winning trophies remain out of reach. The men claimed theirs in 2025; the women, who beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the Dubai final on Sunday, added theirs yesterday. But on both occasions, the teams made a "conscious" choice—not to receive the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, who holds the dual role of ACC chief and Pakistan's Interior Minister.

This silence is not new music. It began after the Pahalgam terror attack in April last year, which claimed 26 lives, and followed by a brief military standoff in May. The sentiment was clear; the country felt it.

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia spoke plainly to PTI: "Given the circumstances and the sentiments prevailing in the country, the BCCI felt that it would not be appropriate for the team to receive the trophy in the proposed manner." He stressed this was a firm institutional decision—not aimed at players, tournament, or sport itself.

But hear this cadence, for it carries promise. Saikia assured Times Now that both trophies will return to BCCI headquarters in Mumbai "very soon." He offered no timeline, only certainty: "We are the champions."

One trophy has eluded India for over a year now. The other, fresh from Sunday's victory. Both, he says, will soon rest in cupboards at BCCI HQ. The melody of those titles remains India's; only the ritual of presentation has been paused.

Some notes, we hold. We do not rush them.

— Riya_M

Source: NDTV Sports