The men’s Asia Cup 2025 ended in controversy as India refused to collect the winners’ trophy from Asian Cricket Council chief Mohsin Naqvi after defeating Pakistan by five wickets to claim their record ninth title. The post-match ceremony faced delays with no handshakes between the teams, reflecting rising political tensions between the two rivals. Reports suggest India’s stance was evident when captain Suryakumar Yadav skipped the pre-toss photoshoot, while during the press conference, he declined to comment on the politicisation of the match.