Even though the Asia Cup 2025 concluded over two weeks ago, the tournament continues to dominate discussions and not just for cricketing reasons. Apart from Abhishek Sharma’s breakout performances and India’s record ninth title win, the event drew attention for the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, culminating in the infamous trophy incident involving ACC and PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi.

The controversy began when Indian players refused to shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts after the league-stage match. Interestingly, this wasn’t the atmosphere at the start of the tournament — all eight captains had exchanged greetings during the pre-tournament press conference. However, after the toss dispute and India’s victory over Pakistan, the Indian squad reportedly avoided any p

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