Dubai, Sept. 29 -- In a scene straight out of a tense cricketing thriller, the Indian team refused to accept the Asia Cup 2025 winners' trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who also doubles as Pakistan's interior minister and head of the Pakistan Cricket Board.
The unprecedented moment came immediately after India defeated Pakistan by five wickets at the Dubai International Stadium, a victory that was hailed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media. On X, PM Modi wrote: "Operation Sindoor on the games field - our boys have shown the world what Bharat is made of," sending fans across India into a frenzy.
As the presentation ceremony was set to begin, Indian players stood their ground some 15 yards away from...