Indian players did not come to the field for the prize distribution ceremony after the victory
Dubai: The controversy over the Asia Cup trophy continued for the second consecutive year, when the title-winning Indian women's cricket team on Sunday refused to accept the trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President and Pakistan Home Minister Mohsin Naqvi. The Indian team, captained by Harmanpreet Kaur, made a record by defeating Sri Lanka by 72 runs here. Won the Asia Cup title for the 8th time.
However, after the victory, the Indian players did not come on the field for the prize distribution ceremony. Last year, the Indian men's team had also refused to accept the Asia Cup trophy and medals from Naqvi, who is also the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The Indian team has not yet received the Asia Cup trophy, it was kept in the ACC office later. Last year, the Indian team captained by Suryakumar Yadav celebrated on the podium without a trophy.
This time, despite BCCI Secretary Devjit Saikia giving the 'Best Fielder' medal to Nandini Sharma, the Indian women's team player did not return to the field for the award ceremony. The Sri Lankan team took the runner-up check from Naqvi. Earlier, Sri Lanka Cricket's interim chief Aron Wickramaratne presented medals to the team's players and support staff. Naqvi Sri Lankan To Captain Chamari Atapattu Left the stadium immediately after giving the award. AlthoughUnlike last year, this time he did not take the trophy with him.