In one of the most bizarre sights on a sporting field, India celebrated their Asia Cup triumph on the dais without the traditional symbols of victory. None of the players wore their medals around their necks, and captain Suryakumar Yadav did not hold the trophy in his hands. Wondering why?

India had refused to collect the Asia Cup from Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi, who also serves as the president of the Asian Cricket Council. It was widely speculated that India would take this stand amid the tensions between the two countries and the involvement of Naqvi, who is also the Interior Minister in the Pakistan government.

The post-match presentation ceremony on the day of the Asia Cup final was delayed by more than an hour. Several fans had already left the Dubai Internatio

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