India captain Harmanpreet Kaur did not accept the Women’s Asia Cup winner’s trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman Mohsin Naqvi after India defeated Sri Lanka in the final on Sunday.
The Indian women’s team produced a strong performance to beat Sri Lanka and win the continental championship for a record eighth time. The victory added another major achievement to India’s successful history in the Women’s Asia Cup.
However, the trophy presentation attracted attention after Harmanpreet Kaur did not receive the trophy from Naqvi. The decision followed a similar approach taken by India men’s captain Suryakumar Yadav during an earlier Asia Cup presentation.
Instead of collecting the main trophy from the ACC chairman, the Indian team celebrated its victory with the players and support staff. The decision quickly became a major talking point after the final.
Despite the unusual trophy presentation, the Indian players remained focused on their achievement. The team had completed another successful Asia Cup campaign and secured its eighth continental title.
Harmanpreet and her teammates celebrated the victory after a strong final against Sri Lanka. The win further established India as the dominant team in the history of the Women’s Asia Cup.
The trophy presentation incident added an extra layer of attention to an otherwise memorable night for Indian women’s cricket. For the players, the main focus remained on their historic eighth Asia Cup title and their successful campaign in the tournament.