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BCCI Stands By Women's Team Decision to Reject Asia Cup Trophy
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has defended the Indian women's cricket team's refusal to accept the Asia Cup trophy from PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi, stating the move was a collective institutional decision.
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BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla on Monday confirmed that the Indian women's team's decision to decline the Asia Cup trophy from Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi was not an individual choice but a unified stance taken by the board.
The Indian women's team refused to accept the trophy during the Asia Cup final, marking a significant moment in the tournament. Shukla's statement clarified that the decision reflected the BCCI's broader position rather than being initiated solely by the playing squad.
The incident comes amid ongoing tensions between the BCCI and PCB over bilateral cricket relations. India has maintained its stance of not playing bilateral series in Pakistan since 2008, citing security concerns, though the teams continue to meet in multilateral tournaments.
The rejection of the trophy by the Indian women's team has drawn international attention to the diplomatic complexities surrounding cricket administration in South Asia. The BCCI's backing of the team's action underscores the board's firm stance on the matter during this period of strained relations with its Pakistani counterpart.