The announcement came a day after Pakistan's loss in the final against arch-rivals India in 2025 Asia Cup final. There's, however, no reason given for the PCB's action but it is understood that the board wants players to focus on the domestic tournament.

PCB hits panic mode after Asia Cup final loss vs India, cancels players' NOCs to participate in foreign T20 leagues

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India-Pakistan cricket rivalry was on display once again at the final of Asia Cup 2025. This decades-old tussle reflects political tensions. From refused handshakes to cancelled tours, here are five instances of India-Pak tensions spilling into the cricket field.



Asia Cup final showdown not the first: Five times India-Pakistan political rivalry invaded the cricket pitch

Bumrahs gesture came after Rauf during the the Super Four match between the two teams a few days earlier, had mocked Indian fans by making a controversial war-related gesture.

'Pak deserves this punishment': Indian minister hails Bumrah's ‘fighter jet’ send off to Haris Rauf

India beat Pakistan by 5 wickets in the Asia Cup 2025 final, but refused to accept the trophy from PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi due to his political role and controversial social media posts. BCCI called the move deliberate

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After being snubbed by team India, the PCB chief Naqvi, instead of leaving the trophy at the presentation ceremony venue for India to celebrate, walked away with it.

Where is Asia cup trophy? What we know after PCB chief 'flees' with it, and what's the norm?

Asia Cup Final 2025: 'Should I speak or not, you are getting...': Suryakumar Yadav's tongue-in-cheek reply to Pakistan journalist | WATCH

The Indian team, captained by Suryakumar Yadav defended the Asia Cup title after they beat Pakistan by five wickets in the final in Dubai on Sunday (September 28). Tilak Varma was also named Man of the Match for his unbeaten 69 off 53 balls

Asia Cup Final 2025: Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha claims Suryakumar Yadav shook hands in 'private'. What Happened at the Asia Cup?

Men in Blue defended the Asia Cup title after they beat Pakistan by five wickets in the final in Dubai on Sunday (September 28). Tilak Varma was the star player for the team, hitting an unbeaten 69 off 53 deliveries

Asia Cup Final 2025: Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha skipped press conferences but says India 'disrespecting cricket'

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PCB hits panic mode after Asia Cup final loss vs India, cancels players' NOCs to participate in foreign T20 leagues

WATCH | Tilak Varma gets hero’s welcome in after Asia Cup final masterclass

Asia Cup final showdown not the first: 5 times India-Pak rivalry invaded cricket

'Pak deserves this punishment': Rijiju hails Bumrah's ‘fighter jet’ send off

Why did Team India refuse to accept Asia Cup trophy from Pak's Mohsin Naqvi?

'Pehle humne Sindoor lagaya tha aur ab..': Fans burst with joy as India beat Pak

Where is Asia cup trophy? What we know after PCB chief 'flees' with it

'Should I speak or...': Suryakumar's tongue-in-cheek reply to Pak journo | WATCH

Pak captain Salman Ali Agha claims Suryakumar Yadav shook hands in 'private'

Pakistan captain skipped presentation but says India 'disrespecting cricket'