Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Yousuf has sparked a major controversy following his remarks about the Asia Cup 2025 trophy presentation. Speaking at a sports event in Lahore on October 17, 2025, Yousuf defended Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi’s decision not to hand over the trophy to the Indian team after their victory, claiming it was a “symbolic gesture.” His comments, however, escalated tensions after he reportedly used a derogatory term to describe Indian batter Suryakumar Yadav, drawing widespread criticism from fans and cricketing authorities across both nations. The controversy stems from the Asia Cup 2025 final, held earlier this month in Karachi, where India defeated Pakistan in a closely fought encounter. During the post-match ceremony, PCB officials’ absence from the presentation drew backlash on social media, with critics calling it unsportsmanlike. Yousuf’s defense of the decision has reignited debates over the politicization of cricketing events and the responsibilities of former players in maintaining sportsmanship and respect. #AsiaCup2025 #SuryakumarYadav #IndiaVsPakistan #CricketControversy #PCB #MohsinNaqvi
