India, Sept. 29 -- The Asia Cup 2025 final ended in unprecedented drama on Sunday night after India refused to accept the trophy from Pakistan's Interior Minister and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Mohsin Naqvi, sending out yet another strong message across the border.

The presentation ceremony, already delayed by an hour as the Pakistan team stayed inside the dressing room following their five-wicket defeat, turned chaotic when Indian players declined to receive the silverware from Naqvi.

With Naqvi on stage, India refused to accept the trophy from him.

Indian fans stayed back despite the delay and were heard chanting "Bharat Maata Ki Jai" when Naqvi took the centre stage for the presentation ceremony.

After Naqvi took the dai...