The thrilling finale of the Asia Cup between India and Pakistan was overshadowed by drama as Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi walked away from the Dubai stadium with the trophy and medals meant for Team India after the Men in Blue refused to accept the award from him.

After India defeated Pakistan by five wickets in a high-intensity match, it took over an hour to get the presentation ceremony started as India refused to take the stage in Naqvi’s presence, owing to his provocative posts related to Operation Sindoor.

However, Naqvi, also the Chairman of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), declined to allow anyone else to hand over the trophy instead. As a result, the Asia Cup concluded without Suryakumar Yadav’s side lifting the trophy, despite defeating Pakistan in the fina

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