“Cup cheen sakte hai, but…”: Varun Chakaravarthy takes a subtle dig at Mohsin Naqvi’s Asia Cup 2025 controversy

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India’s historic Asia Cup 2025 win over Pakistan has taken an unexpected turn after the shocking controversy involving Pakistan Cricket Board and Asian Cricket Council chairman Mohsin Naqvi. Following India’s ninth title triumph, Naqvi allegedly withheld the trophy, taking it back to his hotel instead of presenting it to the victorious Indian team. The incident sparked outrage across the cricketing world and drew criticism from fans and former players alike. Now, India’s mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has joined the debate, delivering a witty yet sharp jibe at Pakistan’s Interior Minister.

In the latest episode of Breakfast With Champions hosted by Gaurav Kapur, Chakaravarthy openly shared his thoughts on India’s successful campaign and the ongoing trophy controversy. Without directly naming Naqvi, the spinner’s comments were a clear response to the incident that overshadowed India’s victory celebrations. Confidently reflecting on the team’s performance, Chakaravarthy stated that he knew India would remain unbeaten throughout the tournament.

He further remarked that while others may attempt to take away the physical cup, no one can take away the fact that India are Asia Cup 2025 champions. His remark, “Cup cheen sakte hain, but we are champions,” quickly went viral and resonated with Indian supporters who viewed it as a fitting response to the trophy fiasco.

As one of the standout performers for India in the competition, Chakaravarthy’s contribution with the ball was instrumental in limiting Pakistan’s strong batting order in the final. His calm and composed response during the interview reflected the team’s unity and pride despite the off-field chaos. The spinner’s remarks have been widely shared across social media platforms, reigniting discussions about cricketing conduct, sportsmanship, and accountability within the Asian Cricket Council.

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Adding a humorous twist to a serious controversy, Chakaravarthy’s Instagram story the morning after the final took the internet by storm. The post featured him sleeping peacefully beside a coffee cup in bed, a clever play on Lionel Messi’s viral image of sleeping next to the FIFA World Cup 2022 trophy. At first glance, the post seemed light-hearted, but it soon became clear that the image was a subtle yet powerful dig at Naqvi’s refusal to hand over the Asia Cup trophy to Team India.

Chakaravarthy later revealed on Breakfast With Champions that he had originally planned to post a photo of himself sleeping alongside the real trophy, a tradition for many athletes celebrating major titles. However, since the team never received the actual trophy, the spinner improvised with a coffee cup instead, symbolizing India’s calm dignity and humour amid the absurdity of the situation. His explanation added another layer of irony to the controversy, showcasing how Indian cricketers chose to laugh off the incident rather than express frustration.

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