In his remarks to military leaders in Quantico, Trump also said that he was "honoured" when Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, "who is a very important guy in Pakistan", praised him for saving millions of lives.

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For Pakistan, an Asia Cup title would cover the scars of an ordinary recent history. Their record against India - 12 defeats in 15 T20Is - places them firmly as underdogs in this contest. They have had a curiously difficult time in this tournament, winning just two titles, while India and Sri Lanka have won eight and six respectively.

Petal Gahlot, a first secretary at India’s UN Mission, ridiculed Sharif’s “absurd theatrics,” saying, “If destroyed runways and burnt-out hangers look like victory, as the Prime Minister claimed, Pakistan is welcome to enjoy it.”

India clinched the 2025 Asia Cup crown against Pakistan, but the post-match statements garnered equal attention. Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav donat

Tilak Varma said that Pakistan players tried to distract him, but he stayed calm under pressure and won the game for India., Cricket, Times Now

FBI Director Kash Patel, Trump’s Hindu outreach figure, faces backlash after shaking hands with Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir. Critics cite betrayal of faith, diaspora expectations, and India–US tensions,

India beat Pakistan to become the Asia Cup cricket champions in a tournament that has been overshadowed by the political tensions between the two neighboring nations.