Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy has taken a subtle dig at Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief Mohsin Naqvi for not handing over the Asia Cup trophy to Team India after their recent triumph, saying that while the trophy may be withheld, the title of “champions” belongs to India.

Chakravarthy made the remarks during an appearance on presenter Gaurav Kapur’s popular web series, ‘Breakfast with Champions.’

Following their win over Pakistan in a thrilling title clash in Dubai, the Indian team refused to accept the trophy from Naqvi, who also serves as Pakistan’s Minister for Interior, and pandemonium ensued in the post-match presentation. In response to India’s decision, an official removed the Asia Cup trophy from its place on a raised dais and carried it off the ground without explanation.

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