Asia Cup 2025: Team India Refuses Trophy from Pakistani Minister, Later Celebrates in Private

India may have clinched the Asia Cup 2025 title, but it wasn’t just the match that made headlines — it was what happened afterward that truly stirred the buzz. The spotlight shifted from the win to a high-profile controversy as the Indian team refused to accept the trophy from Pakistan’s federal minister and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman, Mohsin Naqvi. According to sources, the post-match presentation ceremony was significantly delayed. While individual awards were handed out, the team trophy was withheld from public display, as India declined to receive it from Naqvi, who remained on stage waiting. Eventually, he left the venue with the trophy and medals in hand, returning to his hotel. However, hours later, social media was flooded with images of Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and his teammates celebrating with the trophy, raising the question: How did the trophy end up with the team after the refusal? Insiders reveal that Team India agreed to accept the trophy later, but on the condition that it would not be handed over by Mohsin Naqvi. Respecting this, officials reportedly delivered the trophy directly to the team at their hotel, where they held a private celebration. This unusual turn of events has once again ignited debates around political involvement in sports, especially in high-stakes matches between rival nations. Adding a heartfelt gesture to the moment, Indian players announced they would donate their match fees to support the families affected by the Pahalgam terror attack, winning praise from fans and the wider public.