New Delhi: The Pakistan teams behavior at the T20 Asia Cup 2025 has sparked controversy. They objected to match referee Andy Pycroft for not shaking hands with the Indian team threatened to withdraw from the tournament and ultimately refused to present the trophy to the winning team. This incident could lead to international sanctions for Pakistan. Sources within the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) stated that the matter will be a key consideration at the ICC Board meeting next week. BCCIs Next Move According to sources the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will raise the issue at the ICC Board meeting next week. The issue has been exacerbated by the Pakistan Cricket Boards confrontational attitude. Objecting to the match referee and taking the trophy back without presenting it to the winning team were the main causes of the controversy. On Sunday the Indian players refused to accept the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi. Naqvis Controversial Stance Mohsin Naqvi who serves as the ACC and PCB chairman as well as Pakistans Interior Minister refused to present the trophy. ACC Vice President Aminul Islam and ICC Associates representative Mubashir Usmani also tried to persuade him to change his stance but Naqvi refused to listen. Naqvi continued to consult with senior officials who also refused to present the trophy. Possible Consequences and Future According to sources Naqvis decision to take back the trophy without presenting it to the winning team is a very serious matter and is being considered internationally unacceptable. If the BCCI takes strict action at the ICC meeting serious action is likely against the Pakistan Cricket Board. This incident will be recorded as a controversial chapter in the history of the Asia Cup. Story Highlights The Pakistan team objected to not shaking hands with the Indian players. Mohsin Naqvi refused to present the trophy to the winning team. The BCCI is going to raise this issue at the ICC Board meeting. Strict action is possible against the Pakistan Cricket Board due to Naqvis stance.