India ignore Mohsin Naqvi after U19 Asia Cup final

• Pakistan U19 dominates India, wins Asia Cup final by 191 runs in Dubai.
• Indian players avoid PCB chair Mohsin Naqvi during post-match ceremony.
• Incident highlights tensions between boards after Pakistan's emphatic win.

India and Pakistan’s rivalry once again spilled beyond the cricket field after the U19 Asia Cup final, as Indian players were seen ignoring PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi during the post-match presentation

ceremony in Dubai. The moment quickly caught attention, adding an off-field talking point to Pakistan’s dominant victory in the summit clash.

Pakistan’s Under-19 team produced a commanding performance in the final, completely outplaying India to secure the Asia Cup title. Batting first, Pakistan posted a massive total, putting the Indian bowlers under relentless pressure throughout the innings.

In response, India failed to build partnerships and collapsed well short of the target. The one-sided contest ended with Pakistan registering a 191-run victory, one of the most emphatic wins in the history of the U19 Asia Cup finals.

The spotlight shifted during the presentation ceremony when Mohsin Naqvi, who serves as both the PCB chairman and ACC head, stepped forward to distribute medals. While Naqvi presented the winners’ medals and trophy to the Pakistan team and joined them in celebrations, the Indian players chose a different route.

Members of the Indian U19 squad avoided direct interaction with Naqvi, receiving their runners-up medals from another official instead. The moment was subtle but clearly noticeable, triggering widespread discussion among fans and experts alike.

This incident adds to a growing list of moments where Indian teams have maintained distance from Naqvi during official ceremonies. Earlier in the year, a similar situation unfolded at a senior men’s tournament, highlighting ongoing sensitivities between the two cricket boards.

While no official statement was issued by the Indian camp, the gesture once again brought attention to the complex dynamics surrounding cricket administration and diplomacy in Asia.

For Pakistan, the night belonged to their young stars as they celebrated a comprehensive title win and a statement performance against their biggest rivals. For India, it was a difficult loss followed by a quiet but telling moment off the field.

As always, when India and Pakistan are involved, even youth cricket delivers drama that extends far beyond the scoreboard.