The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that the Asia Cup trophies will eventually arrive in Mumbai, though no timeline has been set. The silverware for both the men’s and women’s editions remains at the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) headquarters in Dubai after Indian teams refused to accept them from ACC President Mohsin Naqvi. Speaking after the BCCI’s 95th Annual General Meeting, secretary Devajit Saikia said: “Asia Cup trophies, we hope it will come one day. I will not give you a timeline, but I can assure you that both the trophies will land up in this BCCI head office at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.” The controversy resurfaced last week when the Indian women’s team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, skipped the official presentation ceremony after winning the Women’s T20 Asia Cup, as Naqvi was present on the dais. The stance mirrored last year’s incident when the men’s team also declined to receive the trophy from Naqvi, who is simultaneously the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief and Pakistan’s interior minister. Instead, the BCCI organized its own medal presentation, with Saikia and vice-president Rajeev Shukla awarding Nandni Sharma the fielding medal. During the official ceremony, Naqvi presented the runners-up cheque to Sri Lanka. Saikia later clarified that the decision was a “firm institutional stance” communicated to the ACC in advance. “Our position had been communicated that the Indian team would not participate in the trophy presentation under the circumstances. Given the sentiments prevailing in the country, the BCCI felt it would not be appropriate for the team to receive the trophy in the proposed manner,” he told PTI. The ongoing standoff adds another dimension as Naqvi’s tenure as ACC chief nears its end in April 2027. His future remains uncertain, with questions over whether he will secure enough votes for an extension. The strained relations between India and Pakistan’s cricket boards have intensified since the Pahalgam terror attack, with players refusing to shake hands during matches. Observers warn that similar scenes could unfold at the upcoming Asian Games, where Naqvi’s presence at medal ceremonies may again trigger controversy.