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India's Asia Cup victory was marred by a bizarre trophy controversy after the ACC chief left the stadium with the silverware. Despite the confusion, wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson revealed the team celebrated with an "imaginary trophy," maintaining a positive dressing room environment. The incident has led to an administrative standoff, with the trophy still missing.

Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson emotionally dedicated his CEAT Cricket Award to his wife Charu, acknowledging her unwavering support. He also praised fans and reflected on his decade-long journey, highlighting his mental resilience and perseverance that led to crucial match-winning performances. Samson concluded by expressing gratitude and reaffirming his dedication to the nation.

Shashi Tharoor questioned Sanju Samson's batting position after India won the 2025 Asia Cup. He asked why Shubman Gill opened instead of Samson. Both players had modest performances in the tournament. Tharoor suggested restoring Samson to opener and placing Gill at number three. Samson contributed to stabilizing the innings during the final match.

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar vehemently criticized Pakistan's coach and management after their Asia Cup 2025 final loss to India. Pakistan's batting collapsed from 113/1 to 146 all out against India's spin attack, prompting Akhtar to label the coaching "senseless.

Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan celebrated India's thrilling Asia Cup victory over Pakistan with a witty tweet, referencing Shoaib Akhtar's gaffe mistaking star opener Abhishek Sharma for him. India clinched its ninth title by defeating Pakistan by five wickets in a nail-biting final, with Sharma emerging as the tournament's rising star.

India secured a thrilling Asia Cup 2025 victory over Pakistan, but celebrations turned unusual as ACC President Mohsin Naqvi withheld the trophy. Captain Suryakumar Yadav, however, made the moment memorable by mimicking Rohit Sharma's iconic walk with an imaginary trophy. This symbolic gesture, following Tilak Varma's match-winning knock, underscored India's triumph despite the standoff over the silverware.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir was seen at his ecstatic best as he slammed the table in delight after Tilak Varma's massive six against Haris Rauf in the Asia Cup final against Pakistan.