The Asia Cup 2025 ended in an unexpected manner on Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium as Suryakumar Yadav’s India won the title with a five-wicket victory over Pakistan. The victory celebration, however, was tainted by controversy during the presentation after the match.

Even prior to the final, everyone expected India to refuse to receive the trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi. There had already been high tension since the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, following which the Indian players declined to shake hands with their Pakistani rivals in both the group and Super Four encounters. Naqvi had already vented his ire, lodging a complaint with the ICC and condemning match referee Andy Pycroft.

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