Former India cricketer Madan Lal reacted after the Indian women’s cricket team did not accept the Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman Mohsin Naqvi after winning the title on Sunday.Harmanpreet Kaur-led India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs to win a record-extending eighth Women’s Asia Cup title. However, the Indian players did not come out for the post-match presentation ceremony.
Madan Lal reacts to Asia Cup trophy controversy
Madan, a member of India’s 1983 World Cup-winning team, questioned the decision and said India should avoid playing Pakistan if such situations continue.“Once again same old story. If we are going to behave like this then we should not play Pakistan any trophies. I know its Board decision,” Madan said.The Asia Cup trophy controversy has continued for the second year in a row.
India women skip trophy presentation
The Indian women’s team did not return to the field for the trophy presentation after their title win.India’s decision came a year after the men’s team also refused to receive the Asia Cup trophy and medals from Naqvi.Naqvi is the ACC chairman and also heads the Pakistan Cricket Board. He is also the Interior Minister of Pakistan.
India still without men’s Asia Cup trophy
The Indian men’s team had won the Asia Cup last year but did not accept the trophy from Naqvi.India are yet to receive the trophy, which has since been kept at the ACC office.The Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian team instead celebrated on the presentation dais without the physical trophy.
Sri Lanka accept runners-up awards
Unlike the Indian team, the Sri Lankan players accepted their runners-up cheque from Naqvi. Before that, all the Sri Lankan players and support staff received medals from Sri Lanka Cricket interim chief Eran Wikramaratne.Naqvi left the stadium immediately after presenting the award to Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu.
