NEW DELHI: The conundrum regarding the status of the Asia Cup trophy continues after India were denied the silverware despite winning the final against Pakistan on September 28.

Reports suggested that Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief Mohsin Naqvi took the trophy to Pakistan after India refused to accept it from him. Naqvi, on his part, insisted that the Indian team would have to receive the trophy from him personally.

However, a report by Cricbuzz stated that the trophy, which was taken away from the Dubai International Stadium, is currently locked up in the ACC office in Dubai.

Naqvi, who also serves as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman and Pakistan's interior minister, has reportedly instructed that the trophy must not be moved from the office without his permission.

The question that remains unanswered is - when will India finally receive their trophy? During the ACC Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Dubai on September 30, it was decided that the five Test-playing nations under the ACC - India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan - would deliberate on the unresolved issue and reach a conclusion.

Their meeting is scheduled for early next month, coinciding with the ICC's quarterly gathering in Dubai.

The situation could become more complicated if Naqvi does not attend the upcoming meeting. His presence is not guaranteed, as he had previously skipped the ICC Annual Conference in July. Some members within the ACC believe there is a strong possibility that he may once again send a representative in his place for the session scheduled from November 4 to 7.

The entire Asia Cup was overshadowed by Indo-Pak tensions. Indian players refused to shake hands with their arch-rivals throughout the tournament, while players from both sides engaged in politically charged gestures.

Naqvi also made political statements on his social media accounts during the event.