Overview

• India beat Pakistan by five wickets in Dubai to claim a record ninth Asia Cup, completing an unbeaten run through the tournament.
• The champions declined to receive the trophy from ACC president Mohsin Naqvi, the presentation stalled, and he left the venue with the cup and medals.
• BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said India will lodge a formal complaint at the ICC’s early‑November meeting over Naqvi’s actions and will seek the silverware’s return.
• Captain Suryakumar Yadav said the decision not to accept the trophy was made by players on the ground, led mock celebrations, and pledged his match fees to the armed forces and families of Pahalgam victims.
• The PCB said Pakistan’s players are donating their final match fees to victims of the May 7 attack, and captain Salman Ali Agha accused India of disrespecting cricket after a tournament‑long handshake freeze.