Shaheen Afridi Attacks India, Reignites Asia Cup Trophy Controversy

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Moneycontrol•08-01-2026, 12:46
Shaheen Afridi Attacks India, Reignites Asia Cup Trophy Controversy
- •Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi criticized India for breaking sportsman spirit after Asia Cup 2025.
- •India won the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan, but tension escalated due to various incidents.
- •Indian team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, refused pre/post-match rituals with Pakistan counterparts.
- •Pakistan made a controversial gesture referencing unsubstantiated claims of downing Indian fighter jets.
- •ACC President Mohsin Naqvi refused to hand over the trophy to India, which remains with him.
Why It Matters: Shaheen Afridi's comments reignite the unresolved Asia Cup trophy dispute between India and Pakistan.
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