India secured its ninth Asia Cup title, defeating Pakistan in a historic victory. However, the celebration was overshadowed by an unusual event. The team, despite their hard-fought win, did not receive the trophy at the post-match ceremony. As the clock struck midnight, the ceremony was delayed, with rumors swirling about India’s reluctance to accept the trophy. Indian players, including Rinku Singh, Shubman Gill, and Kuldeep Yadav, along with bowling coach Morne Morkel, were jubilant after the match. When the broadcast returned to the studio, where Sanjana Ganesan, Wasim Akram, and Ravi Shastri were analyzing the game, the presentation appeared imminent. But instead of a traditional ceremony, India’s players were left waiting on the podium. The ceremony finally began an hour later, with presenter Simon Doull announcing that India would not be receiving their trophy that night. ACC and PCB head Mohsin Naqvi departed the venue with the Asia Cup 2025 trophy, while the Indian team returned to their hotel without it, deprived of their deserved moment of celebration.
