Mohsin Naqvi’s tenure as president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) could end before the next men’s Asia Cup, potentially opening the way for the Indian cricket team to receive the Asia Cup trophies currently held by the continental governing body.

Naqvi, who is also Pakistan’s Interior Minister, became ACC president on April 3, 2025. According to the report, the ACC president serves a two-year term, which means Naqvi’s current tenure is scheduled to end on April 3, 2027.

The next men’s Asia Cup is scheduled to be played in June 2027, meaning the tournament is set to take place after Naqvi’s current term expires. An extension of his tenure would require unanimous consent, according to the report.

India’s Asia Cup trophies remain with ACC

The issue of the trophies has become a major point of contention following recent Asia Cup events.

The Indian men’s team defeated Pakistan in the 2025 Asia Cup final but is yet to receive the tournament trophy. The trophy was subsequently kept at the ACC office.

A similar controversy emerged during the women’s Asia Cup. The Indian women’s team did not receive the trophy from Naqvi after winning the final against Sri Lanka.

The latest report suggests that once Naqvi leaves the ACC presidency, the Indian cricket team may receive possession of both Asia Cup trophies.

Naqvi’s re-election considered unlikely

Naqvi became ACC president after Jay Shah, who held the position from 2021 to 2025. Shah was unanimously re-elected for a second term, according to the report.

However, the report says Naqvi’s chances of securing another term are considered very slim in light of the controversies surrounding his tenure. It also reports that the next ACC president is likely to come from the Afghanistan Cricket Board, with the next term expected to run until mid-2029.

For now, however, Naqvi remains the ACC president, with his existing term scheduled to continue until April 3, 2027.

India’s Women’s Asia Cup triumph was followed by another controversy surrounding the tournament trophy after the team did not accept the silverware from Asian Cricket Council chairman Mohsin Naqvi.

India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs at the Dubai International Cricket Ground on Sunday to secure a record-extending eighth Women’s Asia Cup title. However, the Indian players did not come onto the field for the post-match presentation ceremony.

Fans chant “Trophy Chor” at Dubai stadium

The controversy intensified when fans at the stadium chanted “Trophy Chor” as Naqvi left the venue. The incident came a year after the Indian men’s team had also declined to receive the Asia Cup trophy and medals from Naqvi following their title win.

Unlike last year’s men’s Asia Cup episode, Naqvi left the stadium without taking the trophy with him. The trophy is currently with the ACC, according to the report.

India miss trophy presentation after Asia Cup win

India’s players also did not return to the ground after BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia presented Nandini Sharma with an in-house best fielder medal.

Sri Lanka, meanwhile, completed its presentation formalities. The runners-up received their cheque from Naqvi, while the players and support staff accepted medals from Sri Lanka Cricket interim chief Eran Wikramaratne. Naqvi subsequently presented the award to Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu before leaving the stadium.

Asia Cup trophy row continues

The latest episode marks the second consecutive year in which India’s Asia Cup title celebration has been affected by a trophy presentation involving Naqvi.

The previous men’s Asia Cup incident occurred after India’s victory last year, when the team declined to receive the trophy and medals from Naqvi. This year’s women’s team has now followed a similar course after winning the title in Dubai.

The development comes amid strained India-Pakistan relations following last year’s Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. The two countries’ players have also followed a no-handshake protocol when meeting at ICC events, according to the report.

The bank holiday on September 14 will affect branches in select cities across India as banks observe a regional holiday for Ganesh Chaturthi and related festival observances.

September 14, 2026, falls on a Monday and is listed as a holiday for Ganesh Chaturthi, Ganesh Puja, Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata, Vinayakar Chathurthi and Hartalika in certain banking centres.

Bank holiday on September 14: Full city-wise list

According to the holiday listings, bank branches will remain closed on September 14 in the following centres:

The holiday is therefore not applicable to bank branches across the entire country. Bank holidays in India vary by state and banking centre, depending on local festivals and occasions.

Why are banks closed on September 14?

September 14 marks Ganesh Chaturthi in 2026. The festival falls on Monday this year, with the date confirmed as September 14.

The banking holiday calendar uses different names for the observance across centres, including Ganesh Chaturthi, Ganesh Puja, Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata, Vinayakar Chathurthi and Hartalika.

The National Stock Exchange’s 2026 holiday circular also lists September 14 as a trading holiday for Ganesh Chaturthi.

Will online banking services work on September 14?

The closure applies to physical bank branches in the affected centres. Customers can generally continue to use digital banking channels such as mobile banking, internet banking and UPI, although specific services can depend on the bank.

Customers who need to visit a branch for cash deposits, withdrawals, account-related work or other in-person services should check the holiday status of their particular branch before visiting.

What about banks in other cities?

Banks in cities that are not covered by the September 14 regional holiday are not automatically closed because of Ganesh Chaturthi.

The bank holiday calendar is centre-specific, so customers should check their bank’s branch holiday schedule before planning a branch visit.