"Operation Sindoor on the Field Too": PM Modi Congratulates Team India After Asia Cup 2025 Win Amid Trophy Row

After Team India’s emphatic five-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to his official 'X' handle to congratulate the champions, tying the cricketing triumph to national pride.

#OperationSindoor on the games field.

Outcome is the same - India wins!

Congrats to our cricketers.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 28, 2025

The statement comes in the backdrop of India’s recent military operation — ‘Operation Sindoor’, where BrahMos missiles were used to strike strategic targets across the border. Drawing a parallel, PM Modi highlighted how Indian cricketers delivered a powerful response on the pitch using bat and ball.

Team India Clinches Record Ninth Asia Cup Title

India lifted the Asia Cup for the ninth time, defeating Pakistan in a high-voltage final in Dubai. The victory, however, has been somewhat overshadowed by controversy surrounding the missing trophy, with reports claiming that ACC President and PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi took the trophy and medals to his hotel room. The BCCI has lodged a strong protest and refused to accept the trophy under such circumstances.

Despite the drama off the field, on it, Tilak Varma emerged as the hero, smashing an unbeaten 69 off 53 balls. India chased down Pakistan’s total of 146 with two balls to spare, with Varma anchoring the innings and leading India to the title.

Key Highlights from the Final:

• Abhishek Sharma, expected to shine, was dismissed early for just 5.
• Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav also fell cheaply.
• Tilak Varma held firm, stitching two key partnerships:
• 57 runs with Sanju Samson (24 off 21)
• 60 runs with Shivam Dube (33 off 22)

Rinku Singh, playing his first match of the tournament, hit the winning run — a fitting end to a thrilling chase.

India’s bowlers had earlier restricted Pakistan to 146, with Kuldeep Yadav taking 4 wickets, while Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Jasprit Bumrah chipped in with two wickets each.

National Pride Runs Deep

PM Modi’s reference to "Operation Sindoor" and the team’s dominance on the field struck a patriotic chord across the nation. Social media was abuzz with reactions, with fans and leaders alike praising the team for delivering a statement victory both in cricket and symbolism.