India, Dec. 21 -- In the same city, three months apart, another 'Asia Cup' trophy-presentation drama was expected to unfold as India U19 took on Pakistan in the final, with Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman Mohsin Naqvi spotted in the stands at the ICC Academy Ground on Sunday. However, Naqvi dodged the chaos and heaved a sigh of relief after Pakistan thrashed India by 191 runs to lift the trophy for the second time in their history.

India had entered the contest as favourites, given their dominant record in U19 Asia Cup history and a comprehensive victory over Pakistan in the group stage earlier this month. Naqvi's presence had reignited speculation over whether the Ayush Mhatre-led side would follow the senior Indian team's stance i...