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During an Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting in Dubai, attended by BCCI representatives Rajeev Shukla and Ashish Shelar, ACC chair Mohsin Naqvi avoided committing to handing over the Asia Cup trophy to India. This indicates an unresolved matter concerning the trophy's presentation to the Indian team.

India's Asia Cup victory over Pakistan descended into controversy as the Indian team refused to accept the trophy from ACC President Mohsin Naqvi, citing his social media posts and diplomatic tensions. Naqvi, also Pakistan's interior minister, subsequently removed the trophy, leading to India celebrating without it. The incident escalated into a political spat between the two nations.

Abhishek Sharma was crowned Player of the Tournament at the Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025, driving India to their title triumph against Pakistan. The opener amassed 314 runs in seven matches at a blazing strike rate of 200, consistently providing explosive starts. His impactful performances earned him a brand-new car and widespread acclaim, with teammate Shubman Gill celebrating his success.

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav sparked controversy in the Asia Cup 2025 final by calling for an 'obstruction on the field' check against Pakistan's Salman Agha, which Wasim Akram criticised as unnecessary. The third umpire dismissed the appeal. Despite this, India dominated, bowling Pakistan out for 146, with Kuldeep Yadav starring.

India's captain Suryakumar Yadav skipped the Asia Cup 2025 final trophy photoshoot, leaving Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha to pose alone. Agha downplayed the incident, emphasizing his team's focus on cricket, adapting strategy to conditions, and reducing mistakes. Despite losing both previous encounters to India, Pakistan aims for victory in the highly anticipated final clash.

Hardik Singh, Indian hockey vice-captain, recently mimicked Haris Rauf's plane-crash gesture. He discussed Pakistan's hockey performance against India. Hardik stated Pakistan has not won against India since 2014. He expressed contentment with his hockey career choice. India allows matches in multi-nation tournaments. Pakistan declined to take part in the Asia Cup in India.

Pakistan clinched a narrow 11-run victory against Bangladesh in a Super 4s Asia Cup match, securing their place in the final against India. Captain Salman Ali Agha praised his team's exceptional quality, highlighting Shaheen Shah Afridi's all-round performance. Bangladesh's captain, Jaker Ali, attributed their loss to poor batting, despite commendable bowling efforts.

The high-voltage India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash witnessed heated exchanges both on and off the field. Indian openers Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill were involved in confrontations with Pakistani pacer Haris Rauf, escalating tensions. Rauf further stoked controversy with a provocative gesture towards the crowd, referencing unverified claims of downing Indian jets.

Pakistani pacer Haris Rauf faced backlash after gesturing towards Indian fans during Pakistan's defeat in the Asia Cup Super Fours clash. Rauf's gesture, referencing unsubstantiated claims of downing Indian jets, went viral and drew criticism.

India's assistant coach, Ryan ten Doeschate, addressed Sahibzada Farhan's controversial celebration, emphasising India's focus on maintaining composure and playing cricket. He acknowledged Pakistan's strong start but praised India's comeback and commitment to winning. Doeschate also discussed Sanju Samson's role at No. 5, expressing confidence in his ability to adapt and contribute to the team's success in the future.

Abhishek Sharma's explosive 74 off 39 balls propelled India to a six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup Super Four clash. Sharma broke Yuvraj Singh's record for the fastest T20I half-century by an Indian against Pakistan, reaching the milestone in just 24 balls.

Imran Khan, the jailed former PM, has taken a dig at PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi following Pakistan's losses to India in the Asia Cup. Khan sarcastically suggested that Pakistan could only win if Gen Asim Munir and Naqvi opened, with other officials as umpires.

Abhishek Sharma's explosive 74 propelled India to a dominant six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup Super Four clash. Chasing 172, India's openers, Abhishek and Shubman Gill (47), forged a blistering 105-run partnership, dismantling Pakistan's bowling attack.

Pakistan cricket faces criticism for on-field struggles and media handling, particularly regarding Indian journalists. After losses to India in the Asia Cup, the Pakistan captain avoided press conferences, leading to controversy. When a press conference finally occurred, only Pakistani journalists were allowed to ask questions, highlighting biased media management. The situation raises questions about Pakistan's willingness to face tough questions.

During the Asia Cup Super 4s match between India and Pakistan, Pakistani players Farhan and Rauf made controversial gestures. Farhan's gun-like bat celebration and Rauf's provocative signal towards Indian fans sparked criticism. Rauf's gesture referenced unverified claims of downing Indian jets, while the match also featured a heated exchange between Rauf and Indian opener Sharma, overshadowing India's victory.

Following Pakistan's six-wicket defeat to India in the Asia Cup Super Four clash, captain Salman Agha acknowledged the debatable Fakhar Zaman dismissal but emphasised that the team's batting performance was the primary cause of the loss. He admitted that the team fell short of the expected score, while praising the team's bowling effort.

India’s clash with Pakistan in the Asia Cup on Sunday had everything -- dropped catches, flying abuses, and fearless batting. After India’s sloppy fielding allowed Pakistan to score 171/5, Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill stole the show with a blistering 105-run stand. Abhishek’s fiery 74 and Gill’s classy 47 silenced Shaheen and Rauf’s taunts, setting up a commanding 6-wicket win in a high-voltage contest.

The India-Pakistan Asia Cup Super Four match ignited with drama as Indian openers Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill aggressively targeted Shaheen Afridi. Abhishek started with a six and some words, while Gill later punctuated a boundary with a pointed gesture. Their aggressive approach set the tone for India's chase of Pakistan's 171/5, signaling a tough night for Pakistan's key bowler.

The match started an hour late as Pakistan threatened a pull-out after the handshake fiasco during the previous game against India before Salman Agha's team climbed down and showed up for the game.

Following India's dominant victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia downplayed the controversy surrounding the team's decision to skip the post-match handshake. Saikia emphasized celebrating India's triumph and disregarding noise from external parties. Captain Suryakumar Yadav stated the decision was aligned with the government and BCCI. India's next match is against Oman on September 19.