2025 Asia Cup The finals in Dubai will be remembered not only for the victory of India’s historic ninth title but also for the dramatic scenes that appear during and later during the match. India defeated Pakistan by five wickets In a stressful competition, but after the match presentation ceremony, the unprecedented controversy was overseen.
Pakistan captain Salman Agha threw an angry check after the last defeat of Asia Cup 2025
The play began when Indian players refused to receive the winners’ trophy Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President and Pakistan Minister Mohsin NaqviCaptain’s leadership Suryakumar YadavThe Indian squad clarified that they will only accept the award from the Vice President of Emirates Cricket Board Khalid al ZaroniCiting the concerns of governance and political friction. NAQVI remained on stage as a deadlock. In an extraordinary turn, the organizers eventually completely removed the trophy, leaving the champion of India to celebrate without a symbol of their achievement. This was the first time in international cricket history that a major final concluded without an official presentation of silverware.
Pakistan players emerged an hour later to collect their runners up checks, as the tension only deepened. In a moment who shocked the audience inside the captain of Dubai International Stadium, Pakistan Salman Ali Aga Checked him with Naqvi before going away from anger. Defense work brought out the scenes from Indian fans loudly from Indian fans, chanting patriotic slogans. The video quickly went viral on social media platforms, in which fans and former cricketers debated the implication of Salman’s gesture. Many people have called it a reflection of Pakistan’s frustration, both on the field and outside, the final cracks between the introduction of cricket bodies and players on the administration of the tournament.
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Press conference gave rise to a new war of words
If Salman’s works on the stage shook the cricket world, his words in the post -match press conference set the stage for a deep controversy. The agitation with the trophy stand-off and the narrow necklace of Pakistan, Aga clearly spoke, in which he said what he said “Dual standards under Asian cricket rule“Without nominating India directly, he suggested that the winners should not be allowed to determine the conditions in official ceremonies.
Asked about Suryakumar’s comments, who allegedly praised Pakistan’s bowling attack, but also indicated that India was technically superior, Aga reacted rapidly. ,The honor is earned on the field,“He said, warning that Pakistan will remember such words during its future meetings. After his fierce commentary, there has been a talk in cricket circles, analysts have been debated whether stress can spread to the upcoming bilateral and ICC tournaments.
For the match itself, cricket took a backseat for almost chaos. Pakistan had dominated early, reached 113–1. Kuldeep YadavFour wickets of mantra. A slow start in India’s chase gave hope to Pakistan but Tilak VermaCreated an unbeaten 69 with Shivam Dubey33 removed the innings. Came from the last blow Rinku Singh Who killed the victorious border, with two balls to seal 150-5 of India.
The Asia Cup 2025 final, the first between India and Pakistan, was expected to be historic. However, some, the trophies could predict the spectacle, tossed between the captains and the administrators, and could examine the furious clashes. What should have been the celebration of cricket domination, instead can be remembered as one of the most chaotic nights in the modern history of the game.
