India, Nov. 24 -- Asian Cricket Council chief Mohsin Naqvi smiling as he hands the Rising Asia Cup trophy to Pakistan A in Doha. But for Indian fans who still haven't seen their senior team lift the Asia Cup silverware they actually won, that clip has landed like a fresh reminder of the still empty spot in the trophy cabinet.

The video, widely shared, shows Naqvi on stage, posing with the Pakistan Shaheens after their dramatic Super Over win against Bangladesh A. For many, it instantly dragged the conversation back to the unresolved, and increasingly political, Asia Cup 2025 trophy row.

India are officially the Asia Cup 2025 champions after beating Pakistan in a tense final in Dubai, chasing 147 with two balls to spare, thanks to Tilak ...