India Beat Pakistan Amid Trophy Snub

India beat Pakistan by five wickets to win the Asia Cup 2025, with Tilak Varma unbeaten on 69 anchoring a chase of 147. The final and the tournament were overshadowed by non‑cricket controversies after India repeatedly refused customary handshakes with Pakistan, including at the toss, and declined to accept the trophy from ACC chief and PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who subsequently walked away with it. India players then celebrated on the field with an 'imaginary' trophy, drawing widespread online debate and rebukes from Pakistani figures. Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha called the conduct 'disrespectful to cricket', defended Naqvi and, in a high‑profile display of frustration, threw away the runners‑up cheque. The row escalated during the tournament, with organizers arranging separate national presenters; match referee Andy Pycroft admitted parts of the presentation were mishandled, prompting brief PCB threats to withdraw.