In 2025, the Suryakumar Yadav-led men's team had also declined to accept the silverware from Mohsin Naqvi due to geopolitical tensions and his anti-India stance.

The Asia Cup trophy impasse continued for the second year in a row after the victorious Indian women's cricket team on Sunday did not accept the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi

The Asia Cup trophy impasse continued for the second year in a row after the victorious Indian women's cricket team on Sunday did not accept the cup from Pakistan's Mohsin Naqvi.

Shafali Verma and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana struck forceful fifties, while the bowlers under Sree Charani produced an equally intense effort as India crushed Sri Lanka by 72 runs to clinch a record-extending eighth women's Asia Cup title on Sunday.

India star batter Shafali Verma on Sunday smashed the fastest half-century in the history of the Women's Asia Cup as she completed her fifty off just 24 balls in the 2026 final against Sri Lanka.

India Women vs Sri Lanka Women, Women's Asia Cup Final: India have been crowned Women's Asia Cup champions with a 72-run win in the final over Sri Lanka.

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After an unbeaten run in the group stage, Harmanpreet Kaur and Co. will be aiming to clinch a record-extending eighth Women's Asia Cup title.

Seven-time champions India will look to Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma to deliver once again when they take on a resilient Sri Lanka in the Women's T20 Asia Cup final in Dubai on Sunday.

Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu believes the defending champions have the depth and composure to overcome any opponent in the Women's Asia Cup final after their four-wicket win over Pakistan.

India's women's team will not be concerned about whether Pakistan or defending champions Sri Lanka emerge from the second Women's T20 Asia Cup semi-final.

The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Thursday said it has pledged full support for the upcoming ICC Women's Champions Trophy and accepted the global governing body's decision to relocate the inaugural tournament to India.

Sri Lanka are reportedly set to suffer an estimated loss of at least USD 20 million (around Rs 188 Crore) after the International Cricket Council formally stripped the country of hosting rights for the inaugural Women's Champions Trophy.

The International Cricket Council on Wednesday moved the inaugural Women's Champions Trophy to India from Sri Lanka and the six-team event will be played in Mumbai and Vadodara from February 14 to 28.

Sri Lanka's interim cricket Board says it would correct itself "from the very foundation" to ensure that the inaugural Women's Champions Trophy next year remains in the country.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly stripped Sri Lanka of hosting rights for the inaugural Women's Champions Trophy.

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