"India's cricket team won cricket's Asia Cup on Sunday with a victory over archrival Pakistan in a contest overshadowed by national political rivalry. The Indian players refused to accept the trophy from Asian Cricket Council president Mohsin Naqvi, who is also Pakistan's interior minister. It was the latest in a series of unusual incidents during the Twenty20 tournament."
"While Pakistan captain Salman Agha said India had "disrespected cricket," his Indian counterpart Suryakumar Yadav complained his side "were denied the trophy," given the circumstances. Suryakumar, later pictured picking up an imaginary trophy celebration, said all that mattered was that India were champions once again. "It appeared on the big screen that India is Asia Cup 2025 champion. It was a great journey and moment for us as a team.""
"After the match, the presentation ceremony was delayed for more than an hour on Sunday and then stopped just before the winner's trophy could be awarded, after India declined to take part. Officials called it a 'departure from tradition' as Naqvi was left waiting on stage."
India defeated Pakistan by five wickets in the Asia Cup final at Dubai International Stadium amid heightened political tensions following a brief military conflict earlier in the year. Indian players refused to shake hands with Pakistan for a third consecutive Asia Cup match and declined to accept the trophy from Asian Cricket Council president Mohsin Naqvi, Pakistan's interior minister. The presentation ceremony was delayed more than an hour and stopped before the trophy could be awarded. Pakistan captain Salman Agha accused India of disrespecting cricket. India captain Suryakumar Yadav said his team was denied the trophy but celebrated the championship.
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