It wasn't a last-minute snub — BCCI informed Naqvi in advance

Public commentary framed India's refusal to accept the Women's Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi as a sudden escalation at the presentation ceremony. BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla confirmed the board had informed Naqvi of the stance before the final and had already requested changes to the ceremony format.

Naqvi, who also chairs the PCB, sat through the presentation after India's 72-run win over Sri Lanka. The side followed the men's team in skipping the ceremony in 2025. Head coach Amol Muzumdar called the boycott institutional rather than personal.

The row has already put Naqvi's future as ACC president in doubt, with reports that his extension could be blocked by member boards seeking separation between the ACC presidency and national board roles.