Mumbai, Oct. 8 -- Stylish wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson gave a positive spin to India being denied the opportunity to lift the Asia Cup trophy after Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief Mohsin Naqvi left with the prized accolade.

It has been 10 days since India defeated Pakistan in Dubai after a nerve-jangling final and endured an hour-long interlude to get their hands on the coveted title. The night that was meant to conclude with India revelling in the ninth Asia Cup success ended up becoming a source of controversy.

India refused to accept the trophy from Naqvi, who also serves as Pakistan's Minister for Interior, and pandemonium ensued in the post-match presentation. In response to India's decision, an official removed the Asia Cup ...