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’11-0 Number Of Pakistani Bases Destroyed’: Fans Decode Tilak Varma’s ‘V’ Celebration After India’s Asia Cup 2025 Triumph

Tilak Varma’s post-match celebration became one of the most talked-about moments after India clinched the Asia Cup 2025 title with a thrilling five-wicket win over Pakistan at the Dubai Cricket Stadium on Sunday, September 28.

Moments after sealing the hard-fought victory, Varma saluted the crowd and formed a ‘V’ symbol with his fingers — a gesture fans quickly began decoding. While the ‘V’ traditionally stands for “victory,” social media users drew a deeper connection, suggesting it referenced the symbolic ’11-0′ scoreline in the context of Operation Sindoor, where 11 Pakistani air bases were reportedly targeted.

### Fans Decode Tilak Varma’s ‘V’ Sign Celebration

The gesture sparked widespread discussion among fans, who interpreted the ‘V’ sign as more than just a symbol of triumph, linking it to the recent military operation. This post-match celebration added an extra layer of intrigue to an already historic win for India.

### Suryakumar Yadav Lashes Out at ACC for Denying Trophy

Having defeated Pakistan for the third time in just two weeks to win the Asia Cup, Suryakumar Yadav and the Indian team notably refused to accept the trophy from the Asian Cricket Council chairman Mohsin Naqvi. Naqvi, who is also the Pakistan Cricket Board chief and the country’s ‘Interior Minister,’ is known for his vocal anti-India stance.

As a result, the presentation ceremony concluded with Naqvi leaving the dais and taking the trophy with him on Sunday night, without handing it over to the champions.

Lashing out at the ACC, Yadav said, “I think this is one thing which I have never seen since I started playing and following cricket — that a champion team is denied a trophy. I mean that too a hard-earned one. It’s not like it happened easily. It was a hard-earned tournament win.”

Despite the controversy, the Indian captain tried to imitate Rohit Sharma’s iconic walk from the T20 World Cup 2024 final. The Indian players then performed a shadow-lift of the trophy following the presentation ceremony of the Asia Cup 2025 final, symbolizing their triumph in a dignified manner.

### Tilak Varma’s Match-Winning Knock

Earlier in the match, Tilak Varma starred with the bat for the Men in Blue, anchoring the chase with a composed 69* off 53 balls. His innings included three fours and four sixes, the most crucial of which came in the final over against Haris Rauf.

With India needing eight runs off the last six balls, Varma launched Rauf’s delivery over the ropes to bring the equation down to two runs off four balls.

Rinku Singh, who was facing his first delivery of the match — and of the tournament — then struck a six, sealing the victory with two balls remaining, sparking jubilant celebrations among players and fans alike.

### Key Contributions from Shivam Dube and Kuldeep Yadav

Shivam Dube also played a vital role in the successful chase, scoring a brisk 33 runs off 22 balls. Earlier, Kuldeep Yadav’s brilliance with the ball had put India firmly in control during Pakistan’s innings, setting the stage for a memorable win.

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India’s thrilling victory in the Asia Cup 2025 will be remembered not just for the cricketing excellence displayed, but also for the passionate celebrations, meaningful gestures, and the spirited response to off-field controversies.
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’11-0 Number Of Pakistani Bases Destroyed’: Fans Decode Tilak Varma’s ‘V’ Celebration After India’s Asia Cup 2025 Triumph

Moments after sealing the hard-fought victory, Varma saluted the crowd and formed a ‘V’ symbol with his fingers—a gesture fans quickly began decoding. While the ‘V’ traditionally stands for “victory,” social media users drew a deeper connection, suggesting it referenced the symbolic ’11-0′ scoreline in the context of Operation Sindoor, where 11 Pakistani air bases were reportedly targeted.

### Fans Decode Tilak Varma’s V Sign Celebration

The celebration sparked widespread discussion across platforms, with many fans interpreting Varma’s ‘V’ sign as more than just a victory symbol. The reference to Operation Sindoor added a layer of patriotic significance, making his gesture a memorable moment from the final.

### Suryakumar Yadav Lashes Out at ACC for Being Denied Trophy

Having won the Asia Cup by beating Pakistan for the third time in just two weeks, Suryakumar Yadav and the Indian team made headlines off the field as well. The team refused to take the trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the Pakistan Cricket Board chief and, more notably, Pakistan’s Interior Minister known for his vocal anti-India stance.

Since the Indian team chose not to accept the trophy from Naqvi, the presentation ceremony concluded with him leaving the dais and taking the trophy with him on Sunday night.

Expressing his frustration with the ACC, Surya said,
“I think this is one thing which I have never seen since I started playing and following cricket—that a champion team is denied a trophy. I mean, that too a hard-earned one. It’s not like it happened easily. It was a hard-earned tournament win.”

Despite the unusual ceremony, Surya attempted to lighten the mood by mimicking Rohit Sharma’s walk from the T20 World Cup 2024 final. Indian players then gave a symbolic shadow-lift of the trophy following the Asia Cup 2025 final presentation.

### Tilak Varma’s Stellar Performance

Earlier in the match, Tilak Varma starred with the bat for the Men in Blue, anchoring the chase with a composed 69* off 53 balls. His innings featured three fours and four sixes, with the most crucial six coming in the final over against Haris Rauf.

With India needing eight runs off the last six balls, Tilak launched Rauf over the boundary, reducing the equation to two runs off four balls. Rinku Singh, facing his first delivery of the match and the tournament, then struck a towering six to seal the victory with two balls remaining, sparking jubilant celebrations among players and fans alike.

### Contributions from Shivam Dube and Kuldeep Yadav

Shivam Dube also played a vital role in the chase, scoring a quickfire 33 off 22 balls. Earlier, Kuldeep Yadav’s brilliance with the ball had put India in control during Pakistan’s innings, setting the stage for a thrilling finish.

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India’s Asia Cup 2025 triumph will be remembered not only for the intense cricket but also for the passionate moments on and off the field, encapsulating the spirit of competitive cricket and national pride.
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“Definitely not his best tournament” – Dinesh Karthik’s big statement on all-rounder after IND vs SL Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 match

Former India keeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has expressed disappointment over experienced all-rounder Axar Patel’s below-par performance in the Asia Cup 2025. According to Karthik, the versatile cricketer has not been at his best with either the bat or the ball so far in the tournament.

Axar has played all of India’s matches in Asia Cup 2025 to date. In six games, the left-arm spinner has claimed four wickets at an average of 28 and an economy rate of 7. With the bat, he has scored 57 runs in three innings at a strike rate of 132.55.

In the Super 4 match against Sri Lanka on Friday, September 26, the 31-year-old proved expensive, finishing with figures of 0-32 from three overs. During a discussion on Cricbuzz, Karthik agreed with the observation that the experienced cricketer has not been in good form in the Asia Cup.

He commented, “I think he’s been slightly off-color in this tournament so far. With the bat as well, a bit rusty. With the ball, he’s tended to bowl slightly short in trying to preempt what the batsman is doing. But you’ve got to back him. He’s been such an elite bowler and a terrific performer in T20 cricket. But it’s definitely not been his best tournament, without a doubt.”

Despite a disappointing overall showing, Axar has had some notable moments in the T20 tournament. The Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper registered figures of 2-18 against Pakistan in the group game. He also contributed with the bat, scoring 26 off 13 balls against Oman and an unbeaten 21 off 15 against Sri Lanka on Friday.

### “Very ordinary” – Dinesh Karthik on India’s fielding in Asia Cup 2025

India’s fielding in the Asia Cup 2025 has been below par. The Men in Blue dropped a number of easy catches in the Super 4 clashes against Pakistan and Bangladesh. While their fielding improved somewhat against Sri Lanka, there were still some sloppy moments.

Reflecting on India’s poor show in the field heading into the final, Karthik said, “In this tournament, India is head and shoulders above everybody else with batting and bowling, but very ordinary on the field. I don’t think you can not speak about that. It’s an area to be addressed, but it’s a bit too late in this tournament.”

### Asia Cup 2025 Final: India vs Pakistan

Having beaten Pakistan twice—once in the group stage and again in the Super 4 round—the Men in Blue will face off against their rivals once more in the Asia Cup 2025 final. The much-anticipated clash is scheduled to take place in Dubai on Sunday, September 28. Given Axar Patel’s experience and the team’s trust in his abilities, Indian team management is likely to back him for the crucial final despite his recent struggles.
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Harmanpreet Kaur exudes confidence ahead of Women’s ODI World Cup

By Rajdeep Saha | Sep 26, 2025 | 10:04 PM

**Harmanpreet Kaur Expresses Confidence Ahead of 2025 ODI World Cup**

As the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup approaches, Indian women’s cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur has expressed strong confidence about the team’s chances. Hosted by India after a gap of 12 years, this tournament holds special significance for the Indian team.

Speaking at a captains’ meet in Bengaluru, Harmanpreet said, “No doubt we have been through these situations many times.” She emphasized that the team has been consistently playing good cricket and is focused on enjoying the moment instead of dwelling on past mistakes.

### Captaincy Challenges

The 2025 World Cup marks Harmanpreet’s fifth ODI World Cup appearance but her first as captain. She described the experience of leading India in a home World Cup as “unbelievable.” Despite the pressures that come with the role, Harmanpreet is keen to keep the team’s spirits high and avoid taking on “too much pressure” while chasing their maiden title.

“I just want to go there and enjoy, and play my best cricket,” she added.

### Team Dynamics and Praise for Smriti Mandhana

Harmanpreet also took the opportunity to praise her teammate Smriti Mandhana for her stellar form in 2025, highlighting her impressive 928 runs in ODIs this year.

“She has been great,” said Harmanpreet. “The way she is batting nowadays is something really exciting to watch.”

She acknowledged how having players in such fine form makes things easier on the pitch and boosts the overall team dynamics.

### Preparation Strategies: Adapting to Indian Conditions

Addressing concerns about adapting to Indian conditions, Harmanpreet appeared confident. “The wickets are going to be flat,” she said, adding that the team will have ample practice sessions to acclimatize.

Though some stadiums where the matches will be held are unfamiliar to the players, Harmanpreet believes data analysis and preparation will help them adjust effectively to the conditions.

### Pressure Management: Insights from Australia Captain Alyssa Healy

Defending champions Australia, the most successful team in Women’s ODI World Cup history with seven titles, are also gearing up for a tightly contested tournament. Their captain Alyssa Healy weighed in on the competition.

“I firmly believe that this is going to be the tightest World Cup that we have been a part of,” Healy stated. She emphasized that “every team is on equal footing” this time, and every squad knows what it takes to win.

With all teams equally determined, the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup promises to be an exciting and fiercely competitive event. India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, is ready to take on the challenge and delight fans on home soil.
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