The decision stems from strict directive stances taken by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regarding high-ranking political figures from Pakistan holding key positions in international cricket bodies. Mohsin Naqvi serves concurrently as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman and Pakistan's Interior Minister. Given the sensitive geopolitical climate, the Indian contingent made it clear ahead of the match that they would not accept any accolades or silverware presented directly by him.How Did the Match Unfold?On the field, Harmanpreet Kaur and her squad completely outclassed Sri Lanka in the summit clash. Batting first, explosive knocks from Shafali Verma (68 off 39 balls) and Smriti Mandhana (59) powered India to a formidable total of 183 for 5. In response, Sri Lanka’s chase faltered entirely under tight bowling pressures, getting bundled out for 111 runs as N. Shree Charani bagged four wickets. Despite a dominant 72-run victory sealing their eighth continental crown, the absence of the actual trophy presentation cast a unique spotlight on the finale.Where Does the Controversy Head Next?Head coach Amol Muzumdar firmly backed the board's protocol during the post-match conference, emphasizing that the team considers the tournament successfully finished as champions regardless of the physical silverware. While Sri Lanka collected their runners-up awards smoothly, the Indian players stayed away from the podium. With the ACC headquarters in Dubai retaining custody of the unclaimed trophy just like the men's edition last year, the focus for the Indian squad now pivots directly toward upcoming multi-nation events like the Asian Games.also read : Putin Warns European Troops in Ukraine Mean War
