The Asia Cup men’s and women’s trophies remain in Pakistan and will be handed over only by Asian Cricket Council president Mohsin Naqvi, 24News HD TV reported on Saturday.
According to sources, the Board of Control for Cricket India (BCCI) has reportedly lost hope of receiving the men’s and women’s Asia Cup trophies soon, as both trophies are currently in Pakistan.
The BCCI had earlier expressed hope that the trophies would be returned to India soon.
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia had said that both trophies would eventually reach the board’s headquarters in Mumbai, but no timeline could be given for their return.
The controversy began after the Indian men’s team did not receive the Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi in Dubai last year.
Similarly, the Indian women’s team did not accept the trophy after winning the tournament last Sunday.
According to sources, India will have to agree to receive both trophies, while ACC President Mohsin Naqvi will present them to the Indian teams.
The development means the trophies remain with the ACC for now, with their transfer to the BCCI headquarters still pending.