Unlimited drama, unending controversy and chaos all around, that’s how the Asia Cup 2025 concluded on Sunday night in Dubai. India crushed Pakistan in what was the first-ever final of the continental championship featuring the arch-rivals. Salman Ali Agha & Co succumbed to another batting collapse, ultimately losing to India by 5 wickets, thrice in a span of two weeks.

Bizarre scenes unfolded at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium after India’s historic win. The Indian team refused to take the trophy from Asia Cricket Council chief Mohsin Naqvi, who also happens to be a minister in the Pakistan government. Baffled by India’s unofficial protest, the Asia Cup organisers didn’t hand the trophy and the medallions to the winners.

Later in the post-match press conference, a Pakistani journ

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