Kuldeep Yadav excelled in the Asia Cup, taking 4 wickets for just 7 runs against the UAE. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia addressed the trophy dispute involving the Asian Cricket Council chairman and PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi, following India’s victory. Saikia stated that Naqvi should return the Asia Cup trophy and medals, as Team India declined to accept the silverware during the post-match ceremony. The BCCI plans to lodge an official protest against Naqvi in the upcoming ICC meeting. Saikia expressed disappointment, labeling the incident as unsportsmanlike, and emphasized that they expect to retrieve the trophy and medals soon. He referenced India’s recent success against Pakistan, marking their third win over their rivals in this tournament.
In response to a blog post from the Prime Minister celebrating India’s victory, Saikia drew parallels between military achievements and cricket successes, calling this victory a significant moment in Indian cricket history. He mentioned that this success reflects a strong response to threats faced by the nation. Additionally, Saikia reaffirmed the BCCI’s commitment to adhere to the Government of India’s guidelines regarding matches against Pakistan, indicating that India will not engage in cricket with countries that pose hostility, a stance upheld for over a decade.