Overview

• India defeated Pakistan by five wickets in Dubai to clinch the Asia Cup title.
• Multiple reports say Indian players declined to receive medals or the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi and avoided the podium.
• Naqvi reportedly left the stadium with the cup and medals, with subsequent accounts saying the trophy was later at his hotel.
• The champions had requested Emirates Cricket Board vice-chair Khalid Al Zarooni to present the award, a request that was reportedly denied.
• Varun Chakravarthy mocked the situation with a tea-cup post as teammates shared edited images, and News18 reported the BCCI plans to lodge a protest at the ICC meeting in November.