Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Mohsin Naqvi is set to be honoured with the Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Excellence Gold Medal for his “principled and courageous stance” during the Asia Cup trophy controversy, organisers announced on Friday. The Trophy ControversyNaqvi, who also serves as Pakistan’s Interior Minister, made headlines during the Asia Cup final post-match ceremony when Indian players declined to receive the trophy from him — an act seen by many as a political snub amid worsening Indo-Pak ties. A formal ceremony is planned in Karachi, with PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari invited as the chief guest. Diplomatic FalloutThe Asia Cup final was overshadowed by political undertones, with India enforcing a strict “no handshake” protocol with Pakistani players. While India eventually won the tournament, the trophy row quickly escalated into a diplomatic talking point.