Indiaemphatic victory of Pakistan In asia cup 2025 The final was considered a moment of unbridled joy and celebration. However, what happened after the match shocked the players and fans. The Indian team waited for about an hour for the winning trophy but the trophy did not come. young batsman Tilak Verma Now he has opened up about the chaotic post-match scenes, revealing how the team kept their spirits high and ultimately improved their own celebrations.
One hour wait for Asia Cup title
Tilak, speaking breakfast with championsshared that after the final whistle the team remained lying on the field for a long time waiting in vain for the presentation ceremony.
“We were literally waiting on the ground for an hour. If you see the TV visuals, you will see that I was lying on the ground. The rest of the people were also lying. Arshdeep Singh was busy making reels. We were just waiting, thinking the trophy would come any moment now. But it never appeared,” Tilak said.
The players, still drunk on adrenaline after the match, were reportedly confused as the officials gave no clear explanation. For a moment that should have symbolized their dominance in the tournament, the absence of the trophy left a strange void on the field.
Laughter Amidst the Chaos by Arshdeep Singh
Despite the bizarre situation, the Indian dressing room found ways to keep morale high. Tilak told how Arshdeep Singh Turned the situation into a source of entertainment.
“Arshdeep was making reels, everyone was joking. We were trying to keep the mood light because no one knew what was happening,” He said laughing.
The episode reflects the camaraderie and youthful energy within the team. Instead of letting disappointment take over, the players made the most of a ridiculous situation – a trait that has often defined India’s new generation of cricketers.
Tilak Verma reveals how India started its festival
After waiting for about an hour it became clear that the official presentation would not take place. Then Arshdeep suggested improvements to the team.
Arshdeep said, ‘Let us create the atmosphere ourselves. We will celebrate like we celebrated after the T20 World Cup – only without the trophy. Abhishek Sharma and a few others immediately agreed and we did the same.” Tilak explained.
Players formed a circle, cheered and even mimicked lifting an invisible trophy – which turned disappointment into a moment of shared laughter.
Although the players took the situation in stride, later reports indicated a deeper controversy behind the trophy’s disappearance. According to sources, the President of Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi He reportedly wanted to personally hand over the trophy to the Indian team. However, after India reportedly refused, Naqvi has ordered the removal of the trophy and medals from the venue.
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