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Varun Chakravarthy Explains Viral ‘Mug’ Photo After Asia Cup Trophy Dispute

The spinner says the missing cup does not diminish India's championship.

Overview

  • India defeated Pakistan by five wickets in the 2025 Asia Cup final in Dubai.
  • The team declined to receive the trophy from ACC president Mohsin Naqvi during the presentation, leaving celebrations without the cup.
  • Chakravarthy says he had planned a bedside photo with the trophy but recreated it with a coffee mug when the cup was not handed over.
  • In a Breakfast with Champions interview, he said he felt sure of India's title by the second match and expected to beat Pakistan in a final.
  • He summed up the sentiment with, "The cup can be taken away but we are champions," as his post went viral on social media.