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India's Asia Cup victory was marred by a bizarre trophy controversy after the ACC chief left the stadium with the silverware. Despite the confusion, wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson revealed the team celebrated with an "imaginary trophy," maintaining a positive dressing room environment. The incident has led to an administrative standoff, with the trophy still missing.

Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson emotionally dedicated his CEAT Cricket Award to his wife Charu, acknowledging her unwavering support. He also praised fans and reflected on his decade-long journey, highlighting his mental resilience and perseverance that led to crucial match-winning performances. Samson concluded by expressing gratitude and reaffirming his dedication to the nation.

Sanju Samson won the CEAT men's T20I batter of the year award after a remarkable run as an opener in the past 12 months. He slammed three centuries in 12 innings after being promoted to open the innings.

Shashi Tharoor questioned Sanju Samson's batting position after India won the 2025 Asia Cup. He asked why Shubman Gill opened instead of Samson. Both players had modest performances in the tournament. Tharoor suggested restoring Samson to opener and placing Gill at number three. Samson contributed to stabilizing the innings during the final match.

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar vehemently criticized Pakistan's coach and management after their Asia Cup 2025 final loss to India. Pakistan's batting collapsed from 113/1 to 146 all out against India's spin attack, prompting Akhtar to label the coaching "senseless.

Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan celebrated India's thrilling Asia Cup victory over Pakistan with a witty tweet, referencing Shoaib Akhtar's gaffe mistaking star opener Abhishek Sharma for him. India clinched its ninth title by defeating Pakistan by five wickets in a nail-biting final, with Sharma emerging as the tournament's rising star.

The Asia Cup final between arch-rivals India and Pakistan at Dubai International Stadium is sold out, marking their first final encounter since 1984. India enters as favorites, having comprehensively defeated Pakistan twice in the tournament, while Pakistan narrowly advanced. Both teams are prepared for the historic clash.

Sanju Samson is quietly building a strong case to become India's greatest T20I wicketkeeper-batter in multi-nation tournaments. With 108 runs in the Asia Cup, he needs just 64 more in the final to surpass Rishabh Pant's record. Samson has also become India's leading T20I wicketkeeper in sixes, showcasing his destructive ability and adaptability across batting positions.