Ex-Pakistan Captain Demands India’s Suspension After Asia Cup Final “Ugly Day” Controversy

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has publicly called for the suspension of the Indian cricket team from International Cricket Council (ICC) tournaments, following a highly controversial conclusion to the Asia Cup final. The dramatic events unfolded after India’s victory over Pakistan, when the Indian squad refused to accept the winner’s trophy and medals from the hands of Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who also holds the post of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman.

Latif, expressing his strong disapproval on social media, labelled the incident an “ugly day for cricket.” He argued that the Indian team’s defiance in avoiding the official presentation ceremony, which was led by the ACC head, constituted a clear breach of the spirit of the game and proper protocol.

“The Indian cricket team is a strong candidate for suspension from the ICC after refusing to collect the Asia Cup trophy and awards from the ACC Chairman,” Latif stated. He suggested that such an act of non-compliance would typically result in swift disciplinary action in almost any other sport.

However, the former wicketkeeper-batsman expressed deep skepticism about the likelihood of the ICC taking punitive measures. He implied that the presence of Indian officials in key leadership roles within the global governing body would likely prevent any significant action.

The post-match ceremony was marred by an extended delay and a bizarre atmosphere. Reports indicated that the Indian team had requested the trophy be presented by another