Varun Chakaravarthy unveils the mastermind behind the trophy celebration in India after the Asia 2025 triumph

India Another unforgettable chapter in cricket history is engraved by getting Asian Cup 2025 Title after a dramatic win Pakistan At the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 28. However, the aftermath of the match was even more extraordinary. The team chose to celebrate their historic victory without the actual trophy or winner’s medals, marking a rare sight in world cricket.

Varun Chakaravarthy reveals who planned India’s unique 2025 Asia Cup celebration

According to the Indian turnover Varun ChakaravarthyThis iconic, impromptu celebration was not the result of any planned action, but instead was Pacer’s left-wing brainchild. Arshdeep Singh. Speaking at the Ceat Awards on October 7, Chakaravarthy recounted how the team’s excitement quickly turned to confusion when they realized that silverware would not be served to them.

“It was actually Arshdeep’s idea. We were waiting for the trophy, but we all know how that turned outVarun said, adding Badhawi, “I was standing there, hoping for the trophy to appear – we were all waiting. But the only cup next to me was a coffee cup“.

The Indian players gathered near the stand and the captain Suryakumar Yadav Symbolically raising an imaginary cup, recreating reminiscent scenes Rohit SharmaA celebration of the famous T20 World Cup from 2024. This creative gesture not only demonstrated resilience, but also showed how a team can turn an embarrassing situation into one full of serendipity and pride.

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The victory of team spirit over controversy

The root of this unprecedented scenario lies in the post-match protocol. The men in Blue reportedly asked for the trophy to be handed to them by a different official Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) president Moss Naqvi, The proposal was ultimately rejected by the organizing authorities. As the officials walked away with the unaccounted trophy, the Indian players refused to let the disappointment dampen the jubilation.

Wicket keeper Sanja Samson echo this spirit, saying,It was a bit strange, celebrating without the cup. But we have a very positive environment in our locker room. Even if we don’t have anything, we celebrate like we have everything. That’s exactly what we did.“

The social media response from Indian cricketers drove the message home. Many players took to their handles, posting photos with the trophy emoji instead of actual photos with Silver. jibe minute in Asian Cricket Council (ACC) The officials resonated with fans who felt the team deserved a tangible symbol of their accomplishment. Despite the controversy, the Indian side’s innovative celebration quickly went viral, earning widespread praise for its uniqueness and unity.

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