India won the Asia Cup over Pakistan and this was their 9th win – most by a team. But even after such a historic victory, chaos marred the celebrations. Already replete with India-Pakistan controversies, the tournament concluded on an even more unusual note: the champions left the night without the trophy.

As midnight gave way to September 29, there was no sign of the highly anticipated post-match ceremony. Rumors started floating around some putting India’s refusal to receive the trophy from ACC president Mohsin Naqvi on hold, others blaming Pakistan’s camp for the unprecedented delay. Indian players from Rinku Singh to Shubman Gill and Kuldeep Yadav and bowling coach Morne Morkel, all of whom had enthusiastically contributed to the broadcasters, were overjoyed. After the show returned t

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