The unusual gesture came moments after India’s emphatic victory over Pakistan, where they successfully chased down the 147-run target to lift yet another Asia Cup crown.
The refusal is being seen as a reflection of the ongoing tensions between the two cricket boards. Relations between the BCCI and PCB have remained strained off-field political undercurrents.
Despite India’s on-field dominance, the spotlight shifted to the symbolic snub during the trophy presentation.
