Naqvi Absent as India U19 Lift Asia Cup Trophy
PCB chief and ACC president Mohsin Naqvi missed the presentation ceremony after India U19 beat Pakistan in the final.
Mohsin Naqvi, the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman and Asian Cricket Council president, was not present at the U19 Asia Cup 2026 trophy presentation in Al Amerat after India U19 defeated Pakistan. Instead, ACC representative Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Saud handed the trophy to the victorious Indian team.
India completed a chase of 338 in the final, sealing a one-wicket win in the last over to claim their ninth U19 Asia Cup title. Mohit Ulva remained unbeaten on 49 off 26 balls and helped guide India home from a difficult position.
Naqvi’s absence was notable because India’s senior men’s and women’s teams had previously refused to collect their Asia Cup trophies from him. This time, the U19 side received the silverware and celebrated a memorable final victory over Pakistan.