Meanwhile, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav has stated that it is less essential whether his team wins the trophy than whether it wins the hearts of the public and earns their trust.
He also emphasised the hard work put in by the support workers and others working behind the scenes, and seeing their efforts pay off means much more to them than cutlery.
India won the Asia Cup 2025 after defeating Pakistan in a last-over thriller at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, September 28. While the victory sounded delicious and treasured, the fact that Team India did not receive the trophy sparked controversy, as Asian Cricket Council head Mohsin Naqvi allegedly stole the silverware and medal for the victorious team.
“I won’t call it controversy. If you have seen, the players have posted photos of the trophy here and there. But the real trophy is when you win the hearts of people, the players, the trust you earn, the support staff, the trust they have shown, the people who work behind the scenes, that is the real trophy. The real trophy is the work and effort of so many people on the field,” Suryakumar was quoted as saying.
The summit clash was won on the back of emphatic performances, especially by Tilak Varma, Kuldeep Yadav and Shivam Dube, who contributed across departments to clinch the record-extending ninth title for the Men in Blue in the continental competition. This was also their second triumph in the T20 version of the tournament, having won their first in the inaugural 2016 season.
It was a bit of pressure, but I wanted to stay at the wicket and finish games. they were mixing up the pace. I wanted to just stay calm and finish the game for my country. It was a fantastic knock by Samson, it was really important for the team. The way Dube batted was also helpful for me and the country. Credit goes to both of them as well. Wwe have prepared for every position. Gauti bhai said to be flexible in every position. I was prepared to bat anywhere and I was backing on my game.
Next up, the Indian team will return to playing the traditional format of the game, starting with the two-match Test series against the West Indies at home. The first match will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, followed by the second and last at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. The Indian team has already announced the squad for the series, led by Shubman Gill, while Ravindra Jadeja has been made his deputy.
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