By Admin 
Mohsin Naqvi, head of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), is once again in the headlines, but this time not for any cricket achievement, but for a strange reason. After the Trophy ‘Drama’ held during the Asia Cup 2025 final, he will now be awarded the “Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Excellence Gold Medal” in Pakistan.
Yes, the same Naqvi, who was clearly refused to take the trophy after the finals of India, is now being described as a symbol of ‘courage and principle’ in Pakistan.
Why is getting a gold medal?
According to the report of The Independent, this decision has been taken by Sindh and Karachi Basketball Association President Advocate Ghulam Abbas Jamal. Jamal said that Mohsin Naqvi will “raise national pride” and he would be given this gold medal for this ‘valor’. According to him, Naqvi “retained the pride of Pakistan on both political and sports fronts”.
what really happened?
There was a dispute during the trophy presentation ceremony after India’s victory in the final of the Asia Cup 2025. According to reports, the Indian players had already decided that if they hand over the Mohsin Naqvi trophy, they will not take it. When Naqvi reached the stage, the Indian captain and the players stood distance from the trophy.
On this, Naqvi wrote on the ‘Trophy’ and later on X (Twitter), “If India wants a trophy, you can go from ACC office.”
Now Pakistan is celebrating ‘proud’ at ‘insulting’
This incident was criticized worldwide. From cricket fans to former players described it as “against sportsmanship”, but Naqvi is being introduced as a “strong leader” and “protector of the country’s reputation” in Pakistan. According to media reports, some political and sports organizations in Pakistan have praised Naqvi and described him as a ‘national hero’.
Naqvi said, “I did nothing wrong”
Even after the BCCI’s objection, Mohsin Naqvi is adamant on her statement. He said, “I neither made any mistake nor will I apologize to anyone.” Now, considering this insistence and controversy as an ‘bold step’ in Pakistan, this gold medal is being given to them.