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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 62251, member: 636"] India captain Suryakumar Yadav addressed the Asia Cup presentation dispute after defeating Pakistan by five wickets. The team declined to receive the trophy from Asian Cricket Council president Mohsin Naqvi, who holds positions as Pakistan's interior minister, and cricket board chairman. Officials removed the hardware from the Dubai venue after a 90-minute delay. The champions departed without their prize. Suryakumar stated his objective centered on victory rather than accepting awards. He emphasized that fan satisfaction represents the genuine achievement. His squad recorded three victories against Pakistan within 15 days, an unprecedented feat for an Indian captain. The player described maintaining dignity while focusing on competition. [/QUOTE]