DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Simmering political tensions between India and Pakistan have intensified on the cricket field with the India team refusing to accept the Asia Cup trophy from a senior Pakistani official, having already declined handshakes with their archrival for three consecutive matches.

Old footage of cricket fans ripping up chairs and throwing them at one another has resurfaced in posts falsely claiming it shows Pakistani supporters after their team's loss to rivals India in the Asia Cup final in Dubai.

Following Indian team's decision of not shaking hands with Pakistan players in the Asia Cup 2025, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has stated that the women's team will follow the same in their World Cup.

India held its nerve in the last over to win cricket’s Asia Cup for the ninth time with a five-wicket victory over archrival Pakistan in Sunday’s final with only two balls remaining.

PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi admitted feeling humiliated during the 2025 Asia Cup presentation ceremony as India refused to accept the trophy and medals.

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India has reached the Asia Cup final after Abhishek Sharma struck 75 off 37 balls and Kuldeep Yadav picked 3-18 in four overs in a 41-run win over Bangladesh in their Super Four encounter.

Cricket legend Yuvraj Singh attended the Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai, cheering for India against arch-rivals Pakistan. Mentoring in-form opener Abhis