Asia Cup 2025 Final Ends in Trophy Controversy
The Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai took an unexpected turn as India celebrated their championship victory without the trophy. Despite defeating Pakistan by five wickets, the traditional presentation ceremony never happened.
Reports suggest that tournament officials removed the trophy from the stadium following a dispute between the Indian team and the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).
According to sources, Indian players declined to accept the silverware from ACC Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who also serves as the head of the Pakistan Cricket Board.
The delay created confusion inside the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Players remained on the field waiting, but eventually the stadium lights were turned off without any medals or championship board being awarded.
Images of the Indian squad posing without the trophy quickly spread online, intensifying the controversy.
What should have been a night of celebration for Indian cricket has instead been clouded by uncertainty. Fans and analysts alike are now questioning whether the trophy will ever be presented to the winners, with insiders hinting it may never reach the team.
The Asia Cup 2025, remembered for its fierce on-field rivalry, will now also be remembered for the dramatic fallout that followed the final.
