Arshdeep Singh made fun of Pakistan spinner's characteristic celebration on Instagram. Jitesh Sharma and Harshit Rana joined him, and Sanju Samson enjoyed the show.
After the match Akhtar criticised the Pakistan team management, particularly the coach for his tactics and not selecting Hasan Nawaz in the playing XI to boost the middle order.
Suryakumar Yadav got into the details of what this job is about and how they get it done.
The BCCI reportedly told their ACC point person that the team would not accept the award from Mohsin Naqvi because of his strong anti-India views.
Suryakumar didn’t give much emphasis to not getting his hands on the trophy after his team refused to accept it from Mohsin Naqvi.
Salman Ali Agha also termed the stance by the Indian team as "disrespectful" and not the ideal example of sportsmanship for young cricket fans who look up to them as role models.
A video doing rounds on social media showed Suryakumar Yadav and his teammates hoisting an "imaginary" trophy.
Suryakumar Yadav had to ensure that his team kept their cool in the face of constant provocation, both from Pakistan’s player and their board president, Mohsin Naqvi.
Since India and Pakistan's encounter on September 14, the 2025 edition of the major Asian tournament has been marred by several scandals.
The Indian team refused to receive the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, who later took it with him. Shoaib Malik said the decision to not receive the trophy will “haunt” the Indian team.
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