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India Clinch Ninth Asia Cup Title as Trophy Handover Stalls

Suryakumar Yadav pledged his Asia Cup match fees to the Indian Army.

Overview

  • India beat Pakistan by five wickets in Dubai to secure the continental crown.
  • The presentation started after a lengthy delay and the champions celebrated without the trophy, which was not handed over.
  • India declined to accept the silverware from ACC president and Pakistan interior minister Mohsin Naqvi, and India Today reported the team was willing to receive it from Emirates Cricket Board vice-chairman Khalid Al Zarooni.
  • Suryakumar said he had never seen a champion team denied a trophy and called his teammates and staff the "real trophies."
  • The BCCI announced a Rs 21 crore reward for the players and support staff following the win.