‘Aap gussa ho rahe ho’: Suryakumar Yadav shuts down Pakistan journalist over baseless question

The Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan ended with high drama both on and off the field. While India lifted the trophy on the strength of their performance, the post-match presentation was overshadowed by a tense exchange between India skipper Suryakumar Yadav and a Pakistani journalist.

The Controversy: Trophy Snub

India defeated Pakistan in the final but refused to accept the trophy from Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi. According to sources, the Indian players were reportedly unhappy with political undertones and earlier controversies during the tournament, where the Indian squad had refrained from handshakes with Pakistan before matches.

The refusal to take the trophy led to a 1.5-hour delay in the presentation ceremony. Eventually, the Indian players left without officially receiving the cup on stage, sparking heated debates across cricketing and political circles.

The Journalist’s Question

During the post-match press interaction, a Pakistani journalist questioned Suryakumar Yadav about India’s conduct towards Pakistan throughout the Asia Cup, suggesting that the Indian team had mixed politics with cricket.

Suryakumar, however, diffused the tension with a witty remark that instantly went viral.
“Gussa ho rahe ho aap? (You’re getting angry?)” he said with a smile, drawing laughter from the press room.

Suryakumar’s Wholesome Reply on “Real Trophies”

When asked about leaving without the title, Suryakumar gave a heartfelt response, shifting the focus to his team.
“If you tell me about the trophies… my trophies are sitting in my dressing room. All 14 guys are with me. All the support staff. Those are the real trophies. I have been a big fan of these boys throughout this journey of the Asia Cup. We started our preparations together, we played together, and these are the real memories I will take back. Those are my trophies forever,” he said.

Reactions from the Cricketing World

• Former cricketers have praised Suryakumar’s composure and witty handling of the situation, highlighting how he avoided confrontation.
• Indian fans flooded social media with clips of his “Gussa ho rahe ho aap” moment, turning it into a meme trend.
• Meanwhile, PCB officials have reportedly expressed disappointment at India’s refusal to accept the trophy formally, terming it “unsporting.”

India’s Asia Cup 2025 Journey

India’s campaign in Asia Cup 2025 was unbeaten, with victories over Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. The final saw them dominate Pakistan in all departments, with the bowlers restricting Pakistan’s batting order and the middle order stepping up in run-chases.

This win not only gave India bragging rights over their arch-rivals but also set the tone ahead of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.