After beating Pakistan by five wickets in the summit clash, the Indian team refused to accept the Asia Cup trophy during the presentation ceremony, following a 90 minute delay, from ACC chief Naqvi, who also serves as the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board , Asian Cricket Council and also Pakistan\u2019s Interior Minister.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cMohsin Naqvi is a Federal Minister in the Pakistan government. Had he been just the ACC chief or PCB chief, India would have accepted the trophy from him. But since he is directly involved with the Pakistan government, that\u2019s why Gautam Gambhir\u2019s boys avoided him,\u201d Kaneria told IANS.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The former leg-spinner further suggested that Naqvi should have stepped aside and allowed another official to handle the ceremony.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cMohsin should have delegated the task to someone else\u2014there must have been plenty of his \u2018chelas\u2019 around,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
While the match ended around 10.30 pm Dubai time, in a thrilling final-over finish, the wait for the presentation went on until close to midnight.Before the ceremony Indian team management had enquired who would be presenting the silverware.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
They indicated willingness to receive it from Emirates Cricket Board vice-chairman Khalid Al Zarooni, but Naqvi is said to have rejected the proposal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
When the presentation ceremony began, India spinner Kuldeep Yadav, opener Abhishek Sharma and batter Tilak Varma received their individual awards from other dignitaries on stage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
When Naqvi finally stepped onto the dais, the Indian side made clear they would not accept the trophy from him. Moments later, the trophy was discreetly removed from the venue, leaving the champions without their prize.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
When the presentation ceremony began, India spinner Kuldeep Yadav, opener Abhishek Sharma and batter Tilak Varma received their individual awards from other dignitaries on stage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, Pakistan captain Salman Agha accepted the runners-up cheque from Naqvi, after which the ceremony came to an end.<\/p>\r\n\r\n