India, Oct. 3 -- Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali asked Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi not to "give away" the Asia Cup 2025 trophy to India if the Suryakumar Yadav-led side continues to maintain its stance of not accepting the silverware from him. The eight-team tournament came to a dramatic end on September 18, as India refused to accept the trophy from Naqvi, who also happens to be the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and an Interior Minister of the country.

As India refused to accept the title from him, Naqvi seemingly made his way out of the Dubai International Stadium with the trophy. After India's five-wicket victory over Pakistan in the summit clash, the presentation ceremony was delayed by almos...