India defeated Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final on September 28 at Dubai International Stadium, but the celebrations turned controversial. The Indian players refused to accept the trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi. In a shocking twist, Naqvi then walked away with the silverware, leaving the champions without their prize.

The final: India’s on-field triumph

India restricted Pakistan to 146 and chased down the target in the last over, finishing on 150/5 with two balls to spare. The victory sealed India’s record ninth Asia Cup title, but what followed after the win made more headlines than the match itself.

The presentation ceremony was delayed by more than an hour. When the time came, Indian players collected individual

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