Overview

• India defeated Pakistan by five wickets in Dubai to complete an unbeaten Asia Cup campaign that included three victories over their rivals.
• Presenter Simon Doull read on air that the Asian Cricket Council said India would not be collecting awards, and the ceremony concluded.
• India declined to receive the trophy from ACC president and Pakistan interior minister Mohsin Naqvi, and officials did not allow a handover by Emirates Cricket Board vice-chair Khalid Al Zarooni.
• Captain Suryakumar Yadav announced he will donate his Asia Cup match fees to the Indian Armed Forces and families affected by the Pahalgam attack, an amount of about Rs 28 lakh based on Rs 4 lakh per T20 match.
• Calling the situation unprecedented, Suryakumar said a champion team was denied a trophy, as the BCCI later declared a Rs 21 crore reward for players and support staff.