<p>India’s Asia Cup win in Dubai on Sunday (Sep 28) ended in controversy when the team refused to accept the trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi. Eventually Naqvi ran away with the Asia Cup trophy, and Team India did not get the trophy it deserved as the winner. However, it would take a lot more to faze the 'men in blue'. Unfazed, the Indian players celebrated on the empty stage, with captain Suryakumar Yadav playfully pretending to hold the trophy as his team celebrated their victory, show images. Later, on social media, Team India mocked the fiasco with multiple players including Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma, posting victory photos on Instagram with trophy emojis edited into the frames.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/operation-sindoor-on-the-games-field-pm-narendra-modi-lauds-indian-team-for-asia-cup-triumph-pakistan-1759090540452"><strong>‘Operation Sindoor on the games field,’ PM Modi lauds Indian Team for Asia Cup triumph</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Why didn't Team India receive their winners trophy?</strong></h2><p>Suryakumar and co. defended their title with a hard-fought five-wicket victory over Pakistan, but the post-match ceremony took an unusual turn. The Indian camp, as per reports, had informed organisers that they would not take the trophy from Naqvi and instead requested Emirates Board vice chairman Khalid Al Zarooni to present it. That request, however, was denied, and after a tense delay, commentator Simon Doull announced that India would not be collecting the trophy at all.</p><p>Naqvi remained at the podium holding the silverware before eventually leaving with it. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia later claimed that Naqvi ran away with the cup, taking it back to his hotel room, leaving the winners without the traditional symbol of their triumph.</p><p>Unfazed, the Indian players celebrated on the empty stage and later mocked the fiasco online. Despite the off-field drama, India ended the campaign with a trophy — even if only the emoji version made it into the team’s photos. Take a look at the photos.</p>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">When the game is done, only the champions will be remembered and not the picture of a 🏆 <a href="https://t.co/0MbnoYABE3">pic.twitter.com/0MbnoYABE3</a></p>&mdash; Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) <a href="https://twitter.com/surya_14kumar/status/1972429536324436063?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<h2><strong>Champions denied trophy; Suryakumar slams fiasco</strong></h2><p>Suryakumar also voiced his frustration, saying he had never seen a champion side denied a trophy. “This is something I have never seen in all my years of playing and following cricket. A champion team was denied a trophy, and it was a hard-earned one. It was not easy. We played two strong games on back-to-back days. I felt we truly deserved it. I do not want to say much more,” he told reporters.</p><p>The BCCI has signalled it will lodge a formal protest at the next ICC meeting in November.</p><p>The incident came against the backdrop of strained India-Pakistan relations. Earlier this year, terror attacks in Kashmir killed 26 civilians, prompting Indian airstrikes on militant camps in Pakistan-administered territory. While the two boards agreed to honour Asia Cup commitments, India’s players avoided handshakes with their Pakistani counterparts throughout the tournament.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Team India celebrated its win at the Asia Cup win without a trophy. However, unfazed by the lack of the trophy, the Men in Blue posted pictures edited to showcase the trophy that they didn't get. Check them here.

India’s Asia Cup win in Dubai on Sunday (Sep 28) ended in controversy when the team refused to accept the trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi. Eventually Naqvi ran away with the Asia Cup trophy, and Team India did not get the trophy it deserved as the winner. However, it would take a lot more to faze the 'men in blue'. Unfazed, the Indian players celebrated on the empty stage, with captain Suryakumar Yadav playfully pretending to hold the trophy as his team celebrated their victory, show images. Later, on social media, Team India mocked the fiasco with multiple players including Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma, posting victory photos on Instagram with trophy emojis edited into the frames. Also read | ‘Operation Sindoor on the games field,’ PM Modi lauds Indian Team for Asia Cup triumph Why didn't Team India receive their winners trophy? Suryakumar and co. defended their title with a hard-fought five-wicket victory over Pakistan, but the post-match ceremony took an unusual turn. The Indian camp, as per reports, had informed organisers that they would not take the trophy from Naqvi and instead requested Emirates Board vice chairman Khalid Al Zarooni to present it. That request, however, was denied, and after a tense delay, commentator Simon Doull announced that India would not be collecting the trophy at all. Naqvi remained at the podium holding the silverware before eventually leaving with it. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia later claimed that Naqvi ran away with the cup, taking it back to his hotel room, leaving the winners without the traditional symbol of their triumph. Unfazed, the Indian players celebrated on the empty stage and later mocked the fiasco online. Despite the off-field drama, India ended the campaign with a trophy — even if only the emoji version made it into the team’s photos. Take a look at the photos.

<p>Team India celebrated its win at the Asia Cup win without a trophy. However, unfazed by the lack of the trophy, the Men in Blue posted pictures edited to showcase the trophy that they didn't get. Check them here.</p>

Team India unfazed after PCB chief Naqvi runs off with Asia Cup trophy, celebrates win with edited photos

<p>The cricket world witnessed a strange moment during the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 final toss on Sunday (Sep 28) at the Dubai International cricket stadium, and it was not about the captains avoiding customary handshakes done in the group stage as well as Super Four. Instead, it was all about the broadcasters' arrangement for the summit clash.</p><h2><strong>Why were two broadcasters present at the toss?</strong></h2><p>The toss saw a unique arrangement: two different broadcasters were present, each speaking to one captain. Former India coach Ravi Shastri interviewed the Indian captain, while ex-Pakistan skipper Waqar Younis spoke to Pakistan’s leader. The same setup is expected during the post-match presentation as well as per a TOI report.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-2025-final-india-vs-pakistan-injured-hardik-pandya-misses-out-rinku-singh-gets-unlikely-nod-jasprit-bumrah-shivam-dube-arshdeep-singh-1759068451296"><strong>Asia Cup 2025 final: Injured Hardik Pandya misses out, Rinku Singh gets unlikely nod</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The unusual twist comes at a time when Pakistan cricket is under scrutiny, not just for its performance but also for how it handles the media. Their team has often avoided Indian journalists, skipping press conferences and restricting questions.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Controversy first appeared after India’s seven-wicket win in the group stage on Sep 14 when Pakistan’s captain skipped the mandatory post-match press conference, leaving coach Mike Hesson to answer questions instead.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ahead of their game against the UAE, skipper Salman Agha cancelled media interactions entirely. Even when he attended the press conference after the Super Four match against India, Indian journalists were denied questions as microphones were limited.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-melbourne-to-the-oval-five-memorable-india-pakistan-finals-ind-vs-pak-asia-cup-2025-final-abhishek-sharma-shaheen-shah-afridi-dubai-stadium-1759052727816"><strong>From Melbourne to The Oval: Five memorable India-Pakistan finals</strong></a></p><p><br>In contrast, Indian players have openly answered tough questions. T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav, for example, spoke confidently about the handshake controversy, showcasing how players can face tricky topics without avoiding them.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This two-broadcaster toss adds yet another unusual twist to one of cricket’s fiercest rivalries, making the final game even more exciting before the first ball is bowled.</p>

The unusual twist comes at a time when Pakistan cricket is under scrutiny, not just for its performance but also for how it handles the media. Their team has often avoided Indian journalists, skipping press conferences and restricting questions.

The cricket world witnessed a strange moment during the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 final toss on Sunday (Sep 28) at the Dubai International cricket stadium, and it was not about the captains avoiding customary handshakes done in the group stage as well as Super Four. Instead, it was all about the broadcasters' arrangement for the summit clash. Why were two broadcasters present at the toss? The toss saw a unique arrangement: two different broadcasters were present, each speaking to one captain. Former India coach Ravi Shastri interviewed the Indian captain, while ex-Pakistan skipper Waqar Younis spoke to Pakistan’s leader. The same setup is expected during the post-match presentation as well as per a TOI report. Also read | Asia Cup 2025 final: Injured Hardik Pandya misses out, Rinku Singh gets unlikely nod The unusual twist comes at a time when Pakistan cricket is under scrutiny, not just for its performance but also for how it handles the media. Their team has often avoided Indian journalists, skipping press conferences and restricting questions. Controversy first appeared after India’s seven-wicket win in the group stage on Sep 14 when Pakistan’s captain skipped the mandatory post-match press conference, leaving coach Mike Hesson to answer questions instead. Ahead of their game against the UAE, skipper Salman Agha cancelled media interactions entirely. Even when he attended the press conference after the Super Four match against India, Indian journalists were denied questions as microphones were limited. Also read | From Melbourne to The Oval: Five memorable India-Pakistan finals In contrast, Indian players have openly answered tough questions. T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav, for example, spoke confidently about the handshake controversy, showcasing how players can face tricky topics without avoiding them. This two-broadcaster toss adds yet another unusual twist to one of cricket’s fiercest rivalries, making the final game even more exciting before the first ball is bowled.

<p>The unusual twist comes at a time when Pakistan cricket is under scrutiny, not just for its performance but also for how it handles the media. Their team has often avoided Indian journalists, skipping press conferences and restricting questions.</p>

Why were two broadcasters present at the toss during Ind vs Pak Asia Cup final?

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Why were two broadcasters present at the toss during Ind vs Pak Asia Cup final?