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Pakistan urges ICC to revive India ties amid Asia Cup no-handshake controversy: Mohsin Naqvi
Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi called on ICC to restore bilateral cricket ties with India, referencing the Asia Cup no-handshake incident and trophy dispute during the September 2025 tournament.
Why It Matters
Highlights ongoing cricket tensions between India and Pakistan amid political strains from terror attacks and military operations, impacting international cricket governance.
Timeline
6 Events
Naqvi's recent ICC call on bilateral ties
Early 2026
Mohsin Naqvi urges ICC to revive Pakistan-India bilateral cricket series, referencing Asia Cup no-handshake chapter.
Asia Cup final: India wins, refuses trophy
September 2025
India beats Pakistan in final; refuses trophy from ACC President Mohsin Naqvi, who takes it away. BCCI condemns and plans ICC complaint.
Pre-match press conference cancelled
September 20, 2025
Pakistan cancels press conference ahead of Super Four match against India; Naqvi avoids comment.
PCB emergency meeting over withdrawal threat
September 17, 2025
PCB holds emergency meeting; Naqvi adamant on withdrawing from Asia Cup, averted by former chairman Najam Sethi.
PCB complains about match referee
September 15, 2025
PCB blames referee Andy Pycroft for instructing no handshake at toss; threatens to withdraw from Pakistan vs UAE match unless Pycroft is removed. Match delayed by one hour; Pycroft apologizes and remains.
India-Pakistan Asia Cup group match
September 14, 2025
India defeats Pakistan; Indian players refuse post-match handshakes in solidarity with Pahalgam terror attack victims and Operation Sindoor. Pakistan captain skips presentation ceremony.