Asia Cup 2025 Controversy: India Wins Final, but Pakistan Captain Salman Agha Steals Shocks Viewers with Cheque Toss

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The Asia Cup 2025 finals ended with India winning the title, but the spotlight quickly shifted to Pakistan captain Salman Agha. After receiving the runners-up cheque, he threw it away in anger. The act shocked fans and drew loud boos from the crowd, and quickly became viral on social media.

India chased 147 runs in the final at Dubai. Young star Tilak Varma led the way with an unbeaten 69. His partnerships with Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube sealed the game for India with five wickets in hand and just two balls left. Pakistan’s bowlers fought well, but their batters failed to secure them enough runs.

Salman Agha’s Anger Sparks Controversy

Salman Agha’s frustration showed soon after the match. As he received the cheque from the Asian Cricket Council official, he flung it aside in anger and walked off. Fans inside the stadium booed loudly. Clips of the act went viral, with many fans and experts calling it shameful.

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Speaking in an interview after the losing match, Salman admitted the defeat was hard to accept. He praised the bowlers for fighting till the end but blamed the batters, including himself, for not building partnerships. He said Pakistan lost too many wickets and failed to rotate strike on a tricky pitch. Salman also promised that the batting issues will be fixed soon, and the team will come back stronger.

Reactions came quickly. Several former players criticised Salman Agha, saying his behaviour disrespected the organisers and the spirit of cricket. Some, however, defended him, saying his actions showed the frustration of a captain who had just lost a tense India-Pakistan final.

Trophy Drama Adds to Heated Finale

The controversy did not stop there. Indian players refused to accept the winner’s trophy directly from Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Mohsin Naqvi, who left the stage without doing the honors. This marked the first time in cricket history that the winners celebrated without receiving the trophy.

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The final was turned into one of the most dramatic nights of cricket with a mix of high emotions, political tensions, and heated reactions thrown in. The Asian Cricket Council may look into the matter, and action against Salman Agha cannot be ruled out.

For Pakistan, this was their third straight loss to India in the tournament. For India, the win was special and historic, but the focus shifted to the chaos off the field. The cheque toss, the boos, and the missing trophy moment will long be remembered as defining images of the Asia Cup 2025.