The Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai ended in an unexpected twist as the Indian cricket team celebrated their title without the trophy in hand. Despite defeating Pakistan by five wickets, the traditional presentation ceremony never took place.
According to reports, the trophy was removed from the stadium by tournament officials after disagreements between the Indian team and the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).
Sources suggest that the Indian players refused to receive the silverware from ACC Chairman Mohsin Naqvi who also heads the Pakistan Cricket Board.
The delay created confusion inside the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Players waited on the field but the lights were eventually turned off and no medals or championship board were handed out either. Photos of the Indian team posing without the trophy quickly circulated online fueling further controversy.
This unusual turn of events has cast a shadow over what should have been a celebratory night for Indian cricket. Fans and analysts are questioning whether the trophy will ever be given to the winning side as insiders hint that it may no longer be delivered to the team.
The Asia Cup 2025 remembered for its intense cricketing rivalry is now equally remembered for a dramatic post-match fallout.
