INDW vs SL-W: India win Asia Cup amid trophy controversy

The INDW vs SL-W Asia Cup final concluded with India registering a dominant 72-run win over Sri Lanka but the event in Dubai was overshadowed by a bizarre trophy presentation controversy. Harmanpreet Kaur’s side registered a convincing victory but returned from the podium without the coveted trophy or medals.

India Dominates Sri Lanka In The Final

India pulled off the performance befitting of a winner with a 72-run win over Sri Lanka in the final. The victory saw the players celebrate a dominant India campaign as they registered a convincing win.

However, the post-match proceedings quickly got the headlines.

Mohsin Naqvi, the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman leading the Asian Cricket Council, arrived in Dubai International Stadium just before the final ball. He wanted to perform the trophy presentation but Indian camp resisted the move.

The ceremony was finally held but the winners failed to get the trophy.

A Familiar Saga Repeats

The saga immediately drew a comparison with last year’s men’s Asia Cup final when India finished as champion but refused to accept the trophy on similar lines.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia and Vice-president Rajeev Shukla were present in the stadium but refused to join Naqvi on the podium. They instead stood with the Indian contingent.

“It was the same old story. Naqvi wanted to present the trophy, but the Indian team said no. So the compromise was to go ahead with the ceremony without the presentation of the winners’ trophy, “a source close to the happenings said.

The players from Sri Lanka received their runners-up cheques at the same ceremony.

India Stands Firm Even As They Are Crowned Champions

India coach Amol Muzumdar said his side was unfazed with the developments.

“That stand has been taken by the BCCI, and we stand by it. For us, this tournament is over. We are the champions. That’s good enough. It was on the big board that India are champions of the Asia Cup 2026. This tournament is officially over for us. We are happy that we have turned out to be champions. Now, we look forward to the Asian Games, “Muzumdar remarked while highlighting that India stood by the BCCI’s decision.

Business Fortune knows that for Harmanpreet and her players, the victory may lack the silverware on the pitch but the result stands – India beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs to register the Asia Cup triumph.

FAQs

What happened in India vs Sri Lanka final?

India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs to register Asia Cup final win.

Did the Indian team receive Asia Cup trophy?

India completed the ceremony but did not receive the winners’ trophy or medals.

Why did India not accept the trophy?

Indian camp reportedly objected Mohsin Naqvi presenting winners’ trophy.

Who is India’s women’s team coach?

Amol Muzumdar is India’s women’s team coach.

What happened after final?

India celebrated their championship and looked towards the upcoming Asian Games.