Big embarassment for Pakistan as Team India refused to collect winning medal and the Asia Cup 2025 trophy at the podium after clinching the final in Dubai. As per the protocol, Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief Mohsin Naqvi, who also happens to be chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Interior Minister of Pakistan, was supposed to present the medal and hand over the Asia Cup 2025 trophy to India. As per some reports, Naqvi kept waiting at the podium for nearly 20 minutes, but was forced to walk out. It is also being reported that the prize ceremony is now taking place without Naqvi.
India defeated Pakistan for the third straight time in the continental tournament and tonight's win is more special as the Men in Blue has now become 9-time Asia Cup champions. After the win, Pr