India’s women’s cricket team declined to receive the Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket Council chief Mohsin Naqvi after winning the tournament in Dubai, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India explaining that the decision was taken in solidarity with the stance adopted by the men’s team last year. The development came after...
In the wake of the dramatic Asia Cup 2025 final, Pakistani authorities are reportedly preparing to honor Mohsin Naqvi, the country’s Interior Minister, PCB Chairman, and ACC President, with a prestigious gold medal for his “principled stance” during the trophy-handover controversy. The decision has stirred fresh debate across cricket and diplomatic circles, reflecting how sport...
Pakistani cricketer Haider Ali has been cleared of rape charges in the United Kingdom, following an investigation that concluded there was insufficient evidence to pursue the case. Greater Manchester Police confirmed the decision, which comes after Ali was initially arrested in early August at Kent’s Spitfire County Ground over allegations of sexual assault reported by...