India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025 Final: Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha expressed his ire after his team’s defeat at the hands of India in the Asia Cup 2025 final, targeting what he considered “disrespectful” behavior by the Indian team. Agha was visibly frustrated as he delivered the post-match press conference after Pakistan’s third loss to India in the tournament.
India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025 Final: Salman Agha’s Frustration Overflows
Agha told reporters that he was disappointed with the tense off-field environment surrounding the tournament. He blamed India for disrespecting not only Pakistan but also the game.
“Sir, what has transpired in this tournament is quite disappointing. If one looks at cricket, they are contemplating that if they don’t shake hands with us, they are insulting us. No, sir, they are insulting cricket. What they did today, a good team will never do like this,” Agha explained.
India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025 Final: Trophy Row Adds Fuel To Fire
The trophy presentation after the match was at the center of controversy when the Indian team refused to accept the Asia Cup trophy from ACC chief and PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi. In a shocking turn of events, Naqvi is said to have stormed out and left with the trophy and medals. Notwithstanding the trophy’s absence, Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav and his team continued with their celebrations, even doing a mock trophy lift on the podium.
India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025 Final: Private Handshake Allegation
Pouring more fuel into the controversy, Salman Agha disclosed that Suryakumar Yadav did not have any personal grievances with him but was acting on orders.
He greeted me in private at the beginning of the tournament. Both in the pre-tournament press conference and when we met at the referee’s meeting. But when they are out in front of the cameras, they don’t greet our hands,” Agha said, suggesting that the move was taken at the behest of Indian camp officials.
India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025 Final: Spirit Of Cricket Debate Rekindled
The incident has again raised controversies regarding sportsmanship and the cricket spirit. While Indian players were not bothered that there was no formal presentation, Pakistan’s captain insisted that such behavior created a poor role model for supporters and future generations.
As tensions between the two boards continue to refuse to dissipate, it is almost certain that the final of the Asia Cup 2025 will be remembered as much for the off-field intrigue as for Tilak Varma’s game-winning display.
