Mohsin Naqvi will create drama in the final of U19 Asia Cup! Big news came amid high voltage competition between India and Pakistan

U19 Asia Cup 2025 Final: The final of the Under-19 Asia Cup is being played between India and Pakistan on 21 December 2025 in Dubai. The presence of Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi in ​​this high-voltage match is making headlines.

According to reports, Naqvi is reaching Dubai to watch the finals and attend the award distribution ceremony. Being the Home Minister of Pakistan, his visit has political significance beyond cricket.

shadow of an old dispute

Something similar happened in the Senior Asia Cup final in September this year. India won the title by defeating Pakistan in Dubai, but the Indian team refused to accept the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi. The result was that the trophy remained kept at the ACC headquarters and has not been handed over to India till date.

This decision was taken due to political tension. Cricket relations between the two countries have been affected for a long time. There is also a controversy going on regarding the Champions Trophy 2025, where India is refusing to go to Pakistan. In such a situation, eyes are focused on Naqvi’s role in the India-Pakistan final at the junior level.

Naqvi’s role and preparation

According to Pakistani media, Naqvi will watch the match as well as hand over the trophy to the winning team in the closing ceremony. Earlier in November, he expressed happiness over Pakistan’s victory in the Rising Stars Asia Cup final and gave the trophy. But the situation may be different in the match with India.

If India wins, will the team take the trophy from Naqvi? This question is in everyone’s mind. Under the rules of ACC, it is normal for the President to distribute the award, but in the context of India-Pakistan, it becomes a sensitive issue.

India will have a shameful defeat

This match is an opportunity for both the teams to win the title. Young players like Sameer Minhas of Pakistan are in great form, he scored 172 runs against India while batting first today. India has got a total target of 348 runs, although India’s situation looks bad. India has lost 7 wickets in just 16 overs.