Amol Mujhumdar by Indian talked about the team's decision in which women asia cup 2026 The trophy will be handed over to the President of the Asian Cricket Council. Mohsin Naqvi It was decided not to take from, when Harmanpreet Kaur The team defeated Sri Lanka in the final. The Indian women's team clinched a record-setting eighth Asia Cup title with a comprehensive 72-run win in the final on Sunday.
India did not participate in the traditional trophy presentation when Naqvi, who pakistan cricket board President of and Home Minister of Pakistan were also about to present the trophy. The decision became a major talking point following India's title-winning campaign.
Amol Muzumdar said, India is with the decision of BCCI
Speaking after the final, Muzumdar made it clear that the Indian team is united with the BCCI on this decision. He said that the team considered this tournament complete after becoming champion. The India head coach was also asked if the team could receive the trophy later. However, he said he had no knowledge of any such possibility.
“This position has been taken by BCCI and we are with it. For us, this tournament is over. We are champions, that is enough for us. It was on the big board that India is the champion of Asia Cup 2026. There is no news yet. So, I cannot answer that,” Muzumdar said.
Muzumdar was also asked whether such situations should be kept away from the game. He once again reiterated that BCCI has taken this position and the Indian team is united behind it.
India turns focus towards Asian Games
The decision was similar to the stance taken by the Indian men's team after winning the 2025 Asia Cup, when Suryakumar Yadav The team had also denied receiving the trophy from Naqvi. Hence, this latest incident is reminiscent of last year's trophy presentation controversy. However, for Muzumdar, the focus remained on what India achieved on the field. He praised the players and support staff after their impressive campaign and stressed that the team was proud to be crowned Asian champions.
“For us, this tournament is officially over. The fact that we are champions, we are really happy and I am proud of every single person in this unit, the support staff and the players, it goes without saying,” He concluded.
India will now turn the focus towards the Asian Games, which begin in Japan on September 19. The Indian men's and women's cricket teams will participate in the competition as defending champions.
