\u201cIndian media thrives on lies, not facts. Let me make it absolutely clear: I have done nothing wrong and I have never apologised to the BCCI nor will I ever do so,\u201d Naqvi wrote a post on X. \u201cThis fabricated nonsense is nothing but cheap propaganda, aimed only at misleading their own people. Unfortunately, India continues to drag politics into cricket, damaging the very spirit of the game.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Naqvi insisted that he had been ready to conduct the presentation ceremony on the night of the final in Dubai. \u201cAs ACC President, I was ready to hand over the trophy that very day and I am still ready now. If they truly want it, they are welcome to come to the ACC office and collect it from me,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The row began on September 28 after India defeated Pakistan to win a record-extending ninth Asia Cup crown. The Indian players refused to receive the trophy and medals from Naqvi, citing strained geopolitical relations, and instead requested that the presentation be done by the vice-chairman of the Emirates Cricket Board. But, Naqvi rejected the request.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Naqvi insisted that he had been ready to conduct the presentation ceremony on the night of the final in Dubai. \u201cAs ACC President, I was ready to hand over the trophy that very day and I am still ready now. If they truly want it, they are welcome to come to the ACC office and collect it from me,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reports have since claimed that Naqvi demanded India captain Suryakumar Yadav personally travel to Dubai to collect the trophy from the ACC office.<\/p>\r\n\r\n