Following a decisive 72-run triumph over Sri Lanka at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, the Indian women secured the continental championship for a record-extending eighth time.
Trophy Presentation Boycott
Despite claiming victory, the team stayed away from the official presentation ceremony to avoid receiving the silverware from Asian Cricket Council president Mohsin Naqvi, who serves concurrently as Pakistan’s Federal Interior Minister.
Alternative Honors and Precedent
Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Devajit Saikia and vice-president Rajiv Shukla instead awarded a fielding medal to Nandani Sharma on the sidelines. This decision mirrors the men’s squad protocol from 2025, where players similarly bypassed the ACC leader after defeating Pakistan in the T20 Asia Cup final. The report also notes that the Indian women’s team opted not to take the Asia Cup 2026 trophy from Asian Cricket Council president Mohsin Naqvi after winning the continental showpiece for the record-extending eighth time, following their 72-run wi.
