Indian Women's Team Rejects Asia Cup Trophy Amid Tensions with Pakistan

The Indian women's cricket team declined the Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket Council chief Mohsin Naqvi, following their record-extending eighth title win. This move mirrored the men's team's decision last year after winning the Asia Cup. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia stated that the team showed solidarity with the precedent set by the men's team and that the BCCI respects the central government's policy to participate in multi-nation tournaments.