Why? Because he’s also Pakistan’s Interior Minister, and the team stood firm on principle. Just like the men’s team did in 2025, the Women in Blue walked away without collecting the trophy, even after crushing Sri Lanka by 72 runs. Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana smashed a record 129-run opening stand, and the bowlers sealed the deal. But the real story? It wasn’t about runs or wickets; it was about dignity, stance, and silent protest. BCCI even asked for the trophy to be handed over separately, but it never happened. A quiet move, loud message: sport doesn’t erase politics. And sometimes, walking away is the loudest win of all.