As the Asia Cup 2025 concluded on Sunday, with Team India crowned champions, the finale was nothing short of a drama-fest — from Pakistani players being booed by Indian fans to a delayed post-match presentation. Here are five moments that escalated on- and off-field tensions between the two teams — making it an infamous match for the books. Indian team refusing to accept the trophyIn an unprecedented move, Team India declined to accept the trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief and Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. After a delayed post-match ceremony, the ACC announced that the Indian team would not be receiving the trophy on stage. Mohsin Naqvi walking away with the Asia Cup trophyAs chants of “Bharat Mata ki Jai” echoed around Dubai International Cricket Stadium and the ACC confirmed India would not collect the trophy, Mohsin Naqvi walked away with it in hand.