Why? Because the trophy was to be handed over by Mohsin Naqvi, Pakistan’s cricket chief. Same thing happened last year with the men’s team. No handshakes. No trophy lift. Just quiet protest. Behind the scenes, BCCI officials congratulated the team, and even awarded Nandani Sharma for her fielding. But the message was clear; India isn’t playing politics with trophies. Not after Operation Sindoor. Not now. Not ever. Cricket may be a game, but when it comes to national pride? The lines are drawn.