India, Sept. 30 -- Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik openly sided with Mohsin Naqvi after the latter disappeared with the Asia Cup 2025 trophy following the post-match presentation row at the Dubai International Stadium. After registering a five-wicket win in the summit clash against arch-rivals Pakistan, the Indian camp refused to accept the trophy from Naqvi, who happens to be the chairman of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

The post-match presentation was delayed by 45 minutes after India put their foot down and demanded not to be handed the trophy by Naqvi. However, the PCB boss was in the mood to let anyone else grab the spotlight, and eventually, he made his way out of the stadium, seemingly taki...