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India captain Suryakumar Yadav has reportedly requested that if his side wins the Asia Cup 2025, he does not want the trophy to be presented to him by Mohsin Naqvi.

Naqvi, in his role as the chairman of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), will present the winners’ trophy to the victorious team.

According to a report by NDTV, Yadav has formally requested not to receive the trophy from Naqvi, who is also the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

“India captain Suryakumar Yadav has also made it clear that he doesn’t want the Asia Cup trophy to be handed to India by Naqvi, who is also the chairman of the Asian Cricket Council, if the team emerges triumphant in the final. This message has also been delivered to the ACC,” the report stated.

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Notably, Yadav was criticised by many Indian fans back home after he was seen shaking hands with Naqvi in the Asia Cup 2025 trophy unveiling ceremony.

However, in the high-octane clash against Pakistan, Yadav did not engage in a customary handshake with his counterpart, Salman Ali Agha, after the toss.

The incident did not end there. After hitting the winning runs, the Indian skipper exchanged fist bumps with fellow batter Shivam Dube and walked straight to the dressing room.

Meanwhile, the Pakistan players lined up and waited for the customary handshake, only to see the Indian team retreat to their dressing room and close the doors.

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DUBAI: Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi voiced his disappointment after Indian players refused to shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts.

In the high-octane Asia Cup clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, India, chasing 128, wrapped up the contest in the 16th over with captain Suryakumar Yadav clearing the ropes for the winning runs.

Yadav and Shivam Dube exchanged fist bumps before heading straight to the dressing room, bypassing the customary handshake with Pakistan players..

After the match, Mohsin Naqvi took to X (formerly Twitter) and called out the lack of sportsmanship, stressing that politics should not overshadow the spirit of cricket.

“Utterly disappointing to witness the lack of sportsmanship today. Dragging politics into the game goes against the very spirit of sports. Let’s hope future victories are celebrated by all teams with grace,” he wrote.

While Pakistan players waited for the traditional gesture, the Indian side avoided any interaction, drawing a stern response from the PCB.

Team manager Naveed Akram Cheema formally lodged a protest over what he termed “inappropriate behaviour.”

“Indian players’ refusal to shake hands is against sportsmanship,” Cheema said in a PCB statement.

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Adding to the controversy, Cheema also questioned match referee Andy Pycroft’s instruction for captains to avoid handshakes at the toss, calling it against cricket’s spirit.

In protest, Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha skipped the post-match presentation, breaking away from the usual practice of captains reflecting on the game.

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) held its 80th Board of Governors (BoG) meeting on Saturday, under the chairmanship of Mohsin Naqvi, with discussions focusing on steps to improve the overall standard of cricket in the country.

The BoG reviewed measures aimed at enhancing Pakistan’s performance in international cricket, while also receiving a comprehensive briefing on initiatives promoting women’s cricket at the grassroots level.

Members were also briefed on reforms in domestic cricket aimed at providing greater opportunities for young talent, as well as plans to upgrade the High-Performance Centres across the country.

The BOG meeting approved updated financial rules of the PCB and also sanctioned the reappointment of auditors for the current fiscal year.

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Furthermore, procedural amendments were approved for the adoption of the global anti-corruption code, along with revised criteria for the scrutiny of clubs.

The BoG ratified the decisions taken in its 78th and 79th meetings.

Among those in attendance during the meeting were PCB BoG members Anwar Ghani, Zaheer Abbas, Sajjad Ali Khokhar, Zafarullah, Tanveer Ahmed, Muhammad Ismail Qureshi, Tariq Sarwar, and others.

Senior PCB officials, including COO Sameer Ahmed, PSL CEO Salman Naseer, CFO, and directors of International Cricket, Media and Communications, Domestic Cricket, Human Resources, High-Performance Centres, along with the head of Women’s Cricket and representatives of the legal department, also joined the session.

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LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman and Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Monday met national hockey team captain Ammad Butt and assured full support for the national side’s participation in the upcoming FIH Pro League.

During the meeting, Butt highlighted the key challenges surrounding the revival of hockey in the country and briefed Naqvi on the team’s preparations for the league. Discussions also touched upon player welfare and rehabilitation.

Mohsin Naqvi termed Pakistan’s qualification for the Pro Hockey League an honour and stressed that he would take a proactive role in facilitating the team’s participation.

He also announced a reward of PKR one million for each player and guaranteed swift resolution of any visa-related issues.

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Meanwhile, the PCB’s medical team has been tasked with handling players’ fitness and injury concerns, while its logistics team will provide complete operational support.

On the occasion, Ammad Butt also congratulated Mohsin Naqvi on receiving the prestigious Nishan-e-Imtiaz award.

It is worth mentioning here that Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) president Tariq Bugti had earlier disclosed that the federation had sought an extension from the International Hockey Federation (FIH) to confirm the national team’s participation in the Pro League.

It is worth mentioning that last month, the FIH formally invited Pakistan to feature in the Pro League after New Zealand, despite winning the Nations Cup, pulled out of the competition.

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DHAKA: Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi has urged all member boards to put aside political differences and unite for the greater good of cricket in the region.

Speaking during the ACC annual meeting in Dhaka on Thursday, Naqvi stressed that the future of Asian cricket depends on collective effort and mutual cooperation.

“We need to work as a team for the growth of cricket. Political differences should not come in the way of the sport’s progress,” he said.

“This is a cricket family, and we need to support each other to achieve success.”

The ACC chief underlined that building stronger teams across Asia was crucial to increasing the sport’s competitiveness and commercial value.

“Stronger teams will lead to better contests, and better contests will create a stronger market,” Naqvi noted.

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“We need to explore ways to make the ACC more robust and help our associate members.”

Mohsin Naqvi also emphasised the importance of giving associate nations the tools and support they need to raise their standard of cricket, which in turn will elevate the overall quality of ACC events.

He concluded by thanking the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) for successfully hosting the meeting and acknowledged the efforts of all board representatives who travelled to Dhaka.

“This meeting would not have been possible without the support of the Bangladesh Cricket Board,” he said.

“I am hopeful that we will continue to work together for the betterment of cricket.”

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LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi congratulated Hasnain Akhtar on emerging victorious in the IBSF World U-17 Snooker Championship

Mohsin Naqvi lauded Akhtar’s outstanding victory in the summit clash.

“Hasnain Akhtar showcased his exceptional talent in the final and brought great pride to the nation,” said Mohsin Naqvi.

By winning the championship, Hasnain has raised the green and white flag high on the international stage,” he added.

Mohsin Naqvi further stated that Akhtar’s success is a clear testament to the hard work and immense talent of Pakistani youth.

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“Youth like Hasnain Akhtar, who are determined and committed, are our true assets,” he said.

Mohsin Naqvi also prayed for the young cueist’s continued success in the future.

For the unversed, Pakistan’s 16-year-old cueist defeated Wales’ Riley Powell in the final of the World U-17 Snooker Championship in Bahrain on Friday.

The 16-year-old secured a 4-0 victory against his rival. Hasnain Akhtar showcased his dominance throughout the final, recording a comprehensive win with the frame scores of 86-7, 73-35, 50-32, and 98-4.

With this victory, Hasnain also etched his name into Pakistan’s history books, becoming the only player from the country to win the IBSF World Championship in the U-17 category.

A day earlier, Hasnain booked the spot in the final with a comprehensive victory over Poland’s Oliwier Nizialek. He also finished the group stage unbeaten with victories against Qatar’s Abd­ulla Al Musleh and UAE’s Mohammad Alrumaithi.

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, lauded the Pakistan Hockey team for reaching the U-18 Hockey Asia Cup final on Friday.

Pakistan continued their unbeaten run in the tournament, emerging victorious in a narrowly contested semi-final. During the regular time, neither team could score a goal despite multiple attempts.

The outcome of the high-stakes encounter was decided on shootouts, where Green Shirts netted four goals and missed one. In contrast, Malaysia managed only three goals while missing two crucial chances to advance in the final.

This was Pakistan’s fifth consecutive win in the tournament, having previously defeated Bangladesh, China, Sri Lanka, and Hong Kong dominantly.

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Pakistan will now face Japan in the final of the U-18 Hockey Asia Cup, set to be played on Sunday.

Mohsin Naqvi praised the hockey team for their unity and coordination in the semi-final.

“Pakistan Under-18 hockey team reached the final after demonstrating excellent play, said the board chairman. “The players demonstrated exceptional teamwork and coordination,” he noted.

Mohsin Naqvi also congratulated the team captain, coaches, and management on the achievement, expressing hope that Pakistan would come home with the winning trophy.

“The players have showcased remarkable performances throughout the tournament. I am confident that the U18 team will bring home the Asia Cup title,” he concluded.

Pakistan Hockey Squad for U-18 Asia Cup

Mohammad Usman, Atif Ali, Asam Junaid, Mohammad Abdullah Farooq, Abdullah Awan, Zubair Lateef, Mohammad Yaseen, Mohammad Ali Taj, Ghulam Mustafa, Ali Hamza, Ali Hamzad, Aamir Sohail, Adeel Afzal, Mohammad Zaman, Mohammad Hussain, Mohammad Shaheer, Hasan Shahbaz, Yaseen Jamshaid

Team management

Shafqat Malik (manager): Mukhtar Ahmed, Touseeq Ahmed, Masood-ur-Rahman (coaches)

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LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi met with Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) President Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi on Wednesday to discuss the promotion of tennis across the country.

During the meeting, Aisam highlighted the ongoing issues related to tennis courts in Islamabad. Responding to the concerns, Mohsin Naqvi immediately directed relevant authorities to address the problems and ensure timely resolutions.

Expressing his commitment to supporting all sports, Naqvi assured the PTF of PCB’s full cooperation in promoting tennis.

“We will also build new tennis courts,” he said, adding that Pakistan is brimming with talent not only in cricket but also in tennis.

Mohsin Naqvi emphasized the importance of nurturing young talent across various formats.

“We want Pakistani players to shine in tennis just like they do in cricket,” he stated.

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He also noted the growing popularity of padel tennis among the youth, promising the federation full backing to capitalize on emerging opportunities.

“PTF will have our complete support to help young players benefit from the rise of padel tennis,” he said.

Aisam-ul-Haq, meanwhile, congratulated Mohsin Naqvi on the successful hosting of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan and lauded his efforts to promote cricket in the country.

He also expressed his gratitude to the PCB Chairman for taking steps to resolve tennis infrastructure issues and for pledging to construct new courts.

It’s worth noting that PCB Chief Operating Officer Sumair Ahmed was also present during the meeting.

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has approved a budget estimate of Rs 18.3 billion for the financial year 2025-26 during its 78th Board of Governors (BoG) meeting held on Thursday here at the National Cricket Academy (NCA).

The 78th BoG meeting was chaired by PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi.

During the meeting, the Board unanimously approved the estimated budget of Rs18.3 billion for the financial year 2025–26. The members also expressed satisfaction over the utilization of the 2024–25 budget and formally ratified the decisions taken in the previous board meeting.

In a bid to promote cricket at the grassroots level, the Board decided to annually reward the best-performing region. Additionally, it was resolved that staff performance will be regularly monitored.

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Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Javed Murtaza briefed the members on the key features of the new budget.

Among those in attendance were PCB BoG members Zaheer Abbas, Sajjad Ali Khokhar, Zafarullah, Tariq Sarwar, and PCB Chief Operating Officer (COO) Sameer Ahmed.

Additionally, PSL CEO Salman Naseer, Director Media and Communications Aamer Mir, Director Domestic Cricket Abdullah Khurram Niazi, and Head of Women’s Cricket Rafia Haider also participated in the meeting.

Other members including Anwar Ghani, Mustafa Ramday, Daniyal Gilani, Anwar Ahmed Khan, Dr. Shafi-ur-Rehman, and Director International Cricket Usman Wahla attended the meeting via video link.

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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has praised the national hockey team on reaching the final of the Nations Cup held in Malaysia. 

Naqvi praised the Green Shirts for demonstrating an outstanding performance following the nail-biting victory against France.

“Pakistani players have defeated France through teamwork to reach the final. Their brilliant performance is commendable,” Mohsin Naqvi stated.

“Along with the players, I would also like to congratulate the team management. Every player gave his best on the field,” Mohsin Naqvi added.

The PCB chair expressed optimism that the Pakistan hockey team would clinch the Nations Cup title.

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“Apart from sports, Pakistan is receiving good news from every department. Hopefully, the Pakistani hockey team will win the final as well and return home after winning the tournament,” he concluded.

It is noteworthy to mention that Pakistan defeated France in a 3-2 penalty shootout, courtesy of goals from Rana Waheed Ashraf, Hannan Shahid, and Afraz.

Pakistan will now face New Zealand in the final, set to be played tomorrow.

The all-important semi-final started with both teams trying hard in the first quarter to score a goal.  France had their chances, with numerous penalty corners in the beginning and towards the end of the quarter.

The second quarter began with a similar scoreline, as France and Pakistan both battled to calm their nerves. However, France managed to score the first goal courtesy of Smenjaud Xavier’s deflection.

As France entered the third quarter, the hopes for the Green Shirts qualifying looked grim. Charlet Victor pierced the nets with a flick, giving the French team a significant lead.

However, Afraz gave Pakistan a sigh of relief after scoring the first goal. In the crucial last minutes of the quarter, the Green Shirts scored back-to-back goals, taking the lead with a score of 3-2. Sufyan Khan and Hammadudin Muhammad both scored two crucial goals in the span of a minute.

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