BCCI questions ACC over Asia Cup trophy presentation changes

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia questioned the ACC's changed Asia Cup trophy presentation norm and revealed India had requested an alternative handover. The Indian women's team declined the trophy from ACC chairman Mohsin Naqvi after their 72-run win over Sri Lanka. The refusal followed the men's team's precedent from last September.

Saikia said the BCCI had made requests on the presentation ceremony before the final. The board expressed no regrets over the decision and stated the focus remained on the team's achievement rather than the presenter. India won their record-extending eighth Asia Cup title.

The incident occurred at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Saikia indicated the BCCI would continue to seek the return of previous Asia Cup trophies.