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Mohsin Naqvi to Miss India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 Cricket Final
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News18•02-10-2026, 17:26
Mohsin Naqvi to Miss India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 Cricket Final
- •ACC and PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi will not attend the Asian Games 2026 men's cricket final between India and Pakistan in Nisshin.
- •Defending champions India will face arch-rivals Pakistan in the gold medal match on Saturday, October 3, from 10:00 AM IST.
- •BCCI chief Devajit Saikia will be present, but Naqvi will skip due to prior commitments, sending best wishes to all four teams.
- •Naqvi's absence avoids potential issues regarding medal presentations, given past incidents where Indian teams refused trophies from him.
- •The ACC confirmed Naqvi's absence via X, quoting him as looking forward to thrilling action despite his commitments keeping him away from Nagoya.
Key Questions Answered
Mohsin Naqvi is missing Finals Day at the Asian Games 2026 because of prior commitments.
Indian cricket teams refused to accept trophies from Mohsin Naqvi following geopolitical tensions and terror attacks such as the Pahalgam incident, alongside political and administrative friction.
Board of Control for Cricket in India chief Devajit Saikia will be present in Nisshin for the India-Pakistan final.
