Dhaka, Sept. 29 -- India beat Pakistan in the Asia Cup final on Sunday night, but the cricket has been overshadowed by the fallout that followed.

On the field, it was a classic. Pakistan, given a strong start by Sahibzada Farhan's half-century, crashed from 113 for 1 to 146 all out. Nine wickets gone for just 33 runs. Kuldeep Yadav's four wickets did the damage. India's reply was shaky - three wickets down for 20, the crowd buzzing, Pakistan sensing a way in.

Then Tilak Varma stood firm. His 69 not out, alongside Shivam Dube's 33, dragged India over the line with two balls to spare.

It should have been about that chase. Instead, attention flipped the moment the presentation began. India's players refused to take the trophy from Asian C...