ACC president Mohsin Naqvi to miss India-Pakistan Asian Games final
The ACC said he will miss Finals Day because of prior commitments, easing concerns over a trophy presentation involving India and Pakistan.
- On Saturday, October 4, 2026, Team India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin to clinch the men's cricket gold medal at the Asian Games.
- Organizers confirmed no reserve day for the final, so if rain forced cancellation, both finalists would share the gold medal. This precaution followed rain-disrupted quarterfinals that enabled India and Pakistan to progress through abandoned matches.
- Asian Cricket Council President Mohsin Naqvi skipped the final, citing prior commitments. His absence avoided potential diplomatic friction with the Board of Control for Cricket in India regarding trophy presentations.
- Batting first, India posted a commanding 211 for six, led by Abhishek Sharma's 61 off 28 balls and Tilak Varma's unbeaten 51 off 22 balls. Pakistan finished at 192 for six despite Hasan Nawaz's 96 off 51 balls.
- This victory marks India's second consecutive men's cricket gold at the Asian Games, extending the team's T20I dominance this year. The match remains a highlight of the storied rivalry amid recent diplomatic challenges in cricket governance.
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ACC president Mohsin Naqvi to miss India-Pakistan Asian Games final
Asian Cricket Council President Mohsin Naqvi will not attend the Asian Games gold medal contest between India and Pakistan. Naqvi is the head of the Pakistan Cricket Board and the country's interior minister. Indian men's and women's cricket teams have refused to take their respective Asia Cup trophies from him as a mark of protest, while expressing their support to the Indian defence forces involved in 'Operation Sindoor'. The BCCI requested th…
ACC president Mohsin Naqvi to skip India-Pakistan gold medal match at Asian Games
Asian Cricket Council president Mohsin Naqvi will not attend the Asian Games 2026 gold medal cricket match between India and Pakistan due to prior commitments. His absence helps avoid a potential protocol conflict given the ongoing tensions with the BCCI regarding trophy presentations.
India vs Pakistan final: What happens if rain washes out Asian Games gold medal clash?
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