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India Wins Women's Asia Cup, Pacers Fined and Trophy Refusal Sparks Controversy
India defeated Sri Lanka in the final of the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup, securing its eighth title. Indian pacer Kranti Gaud was fined 10% of his match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct after a send‑off during the final. During the trophy ceremony, Pakistani former cricketer Mohsin Naqvi was invited to present the cup, but the Indian team declined to accept it. In Dubai, some fans heckled Naqvi with chants of “Chor, Chor” and a Pakistani fan claimed India did not deserve the trophy. Centrist outlets focused on the match result and disciplinary action, while right‑leaning outlets emphasized the anti‑Pakistan sentiment and fan reactions.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Centre (6): Business Standard, Hindustan (Hindi), Mathrubhumi English, Outlook India, The Statesman, The Times of India
- Right (2 votes, 3 outlets): Aaj Tak · India Today (India Today Group — 1 vote), Times Now
- International (1): Gulf News