Why Suryakumar Yadav First Shook Hands With Mohsin Naqvi Then Refused in Finals?

Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav has been in the headlines once again for his actions in the Asia Cup 2025. Before the tournament started, a video of SKY shaking hands with Mohsin Naqvi was posted on the internet. Later in the tournament, he decided not to take the trophy from him, changing his mind within weeks.

While the majority of the Indian fans are praising Suryakumar Yadav for not taking the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, there is another side too. A viral video posted on the internet showcases a different Suryakumar Yadav, before the tournament started. that SKY shook hands with Naqvi in a meeting.

However, when he met Naqvi again in the finals, his reactions changed. This time, not only did he ignore Naqvi, but he also decided not to take the trophy and medals from him. Taking a look at such actions, fans have started to question whether it was truly from the heart of the Indian captain to ignore Naqvi. Or he did it to gain some positivity from the Indian fans.

1. Naqvi and Suryakumar Shake Hands Before Asia Cup

Before the Asia Cup 2025 started, all captains came together for a photoshoot. On that occasion, Suryakumar Yadav was also present. The ACC Chief was set to pose with the Asia Cup trophy, and he also had dinner with the team captains.

In the viral video, it was seen that Suryakumar Yadav walked just behind Mohsin Naqvi as they proceeded to the stage. This showcases that things between Naqvi and SKY were good even before the tournament had started. Although he didn’t have dinner at the same table with him, SKY just sat behind him at the other table.

, he was also spotted together with Naqvi. While Naqvi stood in front with the trophy, Suryakumar Yadav stood behind with the other captains. At this time, it should be noticed that he didn’t stand near the Pakistani captain, Salman Agha. Instead, the Afghanistan captain stood between SKY and Agha in the photoshoot.

Although India and Pakistan had strained relations, SKY still maintained peace with Naqvi. Both of them were even spotted talking along with the other captains. Some fans think that the Indian captain did it to ensure that Naqvi doesn’t feel disrespected among the other captains. While others also say that his actions at the photoshoot were not justified.

2. Naqvi Left Waiting in Asia Cup Final

The actions of Suryakumar Yadav towards Mohsin Naqvi changed in the Asia Cup final. It was for the first time that India and Pakistan faced each other in the finals of the tournament. Since India had won the title, it was Mohsin Naqvi who was to present the trophy and medal to the team.

But Suryakumar Yadav, along with the Indian team, . As a result, Naqvi waited for a few minutes on the stage. When he got to know that the Indian team won’t be receiving the trophy from him, he went off. Not only did he go back, but he also took the trophy and medals with him.

The Indian team did participate in the presentation ceremony, but denied taking the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi. As of now, the team is back in India without the Asia Cup trophy. Both the trophy and medals are currently with Mohsin Naqvi, as he walked off the stage with them.

Indian fans did love how Suryakumar and company gave the best answer to Pakistan and Mohsin Naqvi. But the change of SKY, from shaking hands at the start of the tournament to not collecting the trophy after the final, raises questions. Some of the fans even say that Suryakumar didn’t collect the trophy due to pressure from the BCCI and political parties.