India, Pakistan trade barbs after Asia Cup trophy debacle; Indian players snub prize presentation


India's captain Suryakumar Yadav (right) playfully pretends to hold the trophy as his team celebrates their victory at the end of the Asia Cup 2025 Twenty20 international cricket final match between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on September 28, 2025. -- Photo by Fadel SENNA / AFP

DUBAI (AFP): Pakistan captain Salman Agha said India had "disrespected cricket" while Indian counterpart Suryakumar Yadav complained his side were denied the trophy after winning a fraught Asia Cup overshadowed by ill feeling on both sides.

The two teams did not shake hands for the third Asia Cup match running as India won a thrilling final by five wickets in Dubai on Sunday.

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