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India's Asia Cup 2025 triumph was overshadowed by extraordinary post-match scenes as captain Suryakumar Yadav alleged ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi ran away with the trophy. The Indian team collectively refused to accept it from Naqvi, who is also PCB chairman, leading to a chaotic presentation. BCCI confirmed it would file a formal complaint against Naqvi's actions.

The BCCI has mandated that Under-19 and Under-16 players must play at least one First-Class match to be eligible for the IPL from the 2026 season. This policy, finalized on September 28, aims to strengthen domestic cricket by ensuring young talents develop technical skills and mental resilience in longer formats.

The BCCI has rolled out a landmark incentive scheme, financially rewarding domestic cricketers for playing more matches, with a potential bonus of Rs 1 crore for 14 first-class games. This aims to boost domestic cricket's competitiveness and commitment. Mithun Manhas was elected as the 37th BCCI president, succeeding Roger Binny.