No trophy, no worries; Indian players use emojis to celebrate:Suryakumar Yadav lifts imaginary silverware, Varun-Arshdeep join the trend – Watch

Team India lifted their spirits high in Dubai as they defeated Pakistan by five wickets to clinch their ninth Asia Cup title. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) congratulated skipper Suryakumar Yadav and his men, calling the win a display of ‘Raw Emotions.’ However, the victory celebrations came with a twist as the team did not receive the Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket Council Chairman Mohsin Naqvi. Adding fuel to the controversy, Indian players took to social media to mock their Pakistani counterparts, amplifying the intensity of the rivalry. The final had already been clouded with disputes even before the first ball was bowled. Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav declined to attend the pre-match photo session, creating a stir just ahead of the marquee clash. To further complicate matters, the toss ceremony saw another dramatic shift. At the request of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), instead of Indian commentator Ravi Shastri, Waqar Younis steps up for the customary toss interview with Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha as per the request of PCB.. Despite all the chaos and controversies surrounding the final, India not only secured a commanding win but also defeated Pakistan thrice in the tournament, cementing their dominance in the Asia Cup 2025. BCCI congratulates Team India, says – ‘Raw Emotions’ After a thrilling clash against Pakistan, Team India celebrated their Asia Cup victory at the Dubai International Stadium, though notably without the trophy in hand. The celebrations reflected the high intensity of the match and the emotions of the players after sealing the title. Meanwhile, BCCI took to social media to praise the team, tweeting, “Raw Emotions, Special Team, Special Triumph.” They also shared a video capturing the euphoric scenes, captioned, “From dressing room to the field of pay – Scenes right through the final moments before #TeamIndia completed a stunning win in #AsiaCup2020 #Finals!”. Also read: PM Modi hails ‘Operation Sindoor on field’, Mohsin Naqvi responds: ACC Chairman accuses India of disrespecting ‘spirit of the game’ Arshdeep, Gill to Abhishek: Indian players mocked Pakistan on social media Despite the controversy surrounding the trophy presentation, Team India celebrated their hard-fought victory with full enthusiasm at the Dubai International Stadium. The players soaked in the moment, enjoying the triumph after a high-pressure final against Pakistan. Varun Chakravarthy “Akkha duniya ek taraf, aur mera INDIA ek taraf. 🇮🇳 ❤️JAI HIND !!!🇮🇳” Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill Also read: ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, all you need to know: Record ₹ 39 crore prize money, India to host; Pakistan will play their matches in Colombo Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma Arshdeep Singh Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh However, the celebrations didn’t stop there. Several Indian players took to their personal social media handles, where they openly mocked the Pakistani players, adding another layer of drama to the already heated rivalry.