A recently surfaced video from Pakistan has taken social media by storm, presenting a controversial narrative around Pakistan’s Interior Minister and Asian Cricket Council President, Mohsin Naqvi. The clip portrays Naqvi as a ‘hero’ for his actions during the Asia Cup 2025 trophy presentation ceremony.
In the viral footage, a speaker on stage recounts a dramatic scene: ‘When he was standing in the ground and the Indian team was not taking the trophy, he showed immense patience. He kept standing there. They [the Indian team] wanted him to step aside so they could receive it from someone else. But they didn’t realize our chairman is also the Interior Minister. Afterwards, he handled the team as if they were terrorists, took the trophy in his car, and left. Now, the entire nation of India is reportedly chasing that trophy.’
This account celebrates Naqvi’s ‘firm stance’ after the Indian team allegedly declined to collect their medals and the trophy. Pakistani media and various social platforms are amplifying this narrative, framing it as a moment of unwavering authority and national honor.
However, the reality is that the Indian team had decisively won the Asia Cup final on September 28th in Dubai. What should have been a joyous celebration for the champions was, instead, marred by Naqvi’s actions, which many observers outside Pakistan view as an act of arrogance and political grandstanding.
Weeks later, this incident continues to be glorified by Pakistani outlets, seemingly overshadowing the cricketing achievement itself. The rightful champions were, in essence, denied their moment of triumph on the field. Mohsin Naqvi’s much-lauded ‘patience’ is widely perceived as nothing more than an act of ego and an unfortunate display of political maneuvering within the world of cricket.