Asia Cup Final 2025, Sept. 28 -- As India and Pakistan prepare for the Asia Cup 2025 final on Sunday, attention is turning to the presence of Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman Mohsin Naqvi at the post-match presentation. Naqvi, who is also Pakistan's Interior Minister and the head of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is expected to fulfil his ACC duties by presenting the trophy to the tournament winners.

The situation has raised questions given India's ongoing 'No Handshake' policy with Pakistan during this edition of the tournament.

While it is common for a cricket board chief to attend matches, Naqvi's dual role as ACC chairman and PCB chief could create tension. In his capacity as the continental body's head, he is mandated to be ...