BCCI Ultimatum: Naqvi Faces Deadline for Mumbai Trophy
- India's cricket governing body, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), is escalating its concerns over the delayed handover of the 2025 Asia Cup trophy.
- More then a month has passed since India secured victory in the 2025 Asia Cup, yet the winning trophy remains undelivered to the BCCI.
- Devajit Saikia, the BCCI joint secretary, confirmed the board's intention to address the issue at the upcoming ICC meeting.
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BCCI Issues Ultimatum Over Delayed Asia Cup Trophy; ICC Meeting to Address Dispute
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India’s cricket governing body, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), is escalating its concerns over the delayed handover of the 2025 Asia Cup trophy. The BCCI has given the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) a two-day deadline to deliver the trophy to mumbai, threatening further action if the deadline is missed.The issue is expected to be a key agenda item at the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) quarterly meeting on November 4th.
The Dispute: A Month-Long Wait
More then a month has passed since India secured victory in the 2025 Asia Cup, yet the winning trophy remains undelivered to the BCCI. this delay has sparked frustration within the indian cricket board, leading to official correspondence and now, a formal ultimatum.
Devajit Saikia, the BCCI joint secretary, confirmed the board’s intention to address the issue at the upcoming ICC meeting. He also expressed optimism that the trophy would arrive in Mumbai shortly, but underscored the BCCI’s dissatisfaction with the prolonged delay.
BCCI’s Growing Frustration and Official Communication
Saikia articulated the board’s unhappiness, stating, “Yes, we are a little bit unhappy with the way the trophy has not been being given to us even after a month.” The BCCI has been actively pursuing the matter through official channels, including a formal letter sent to the ACC chairman approximately ten days prior, but has yet to receive a satisfactory response.
Despite the lack of progress,saikia remains hopeful for a swift resolution. “They are pursuing this matter,” he stated, indicating ongoing efforts to secure the trophy’s delivery.
The ICC Meeting: A Potential Turning Point
The BCCI intends to make the Asia Cup trophy handover a central point of discussion at the ICC’s quarterly meeting on November 4th. This move signals a important escalation of the dispute and demonstrates the BCCI’s determination to resolve the issue.
The ultimatum issued to the ACC – deliver the trophy to Mumbai within two days or face further escalation – underscores the seriousness of the situation. The ICC meeting will provide a platform for the BCCI to