Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav has pledged to donate his entire match fees from the Asia Cup 2025 to support the Indian Armed Forces and the families affected by the Pahalgam terror attack. Yadav, who led India to a memorable title win over Pakistan on Sunday, announced the decision shortly after the final.

“I have decided to donate my match fees from this tournament to support our Armed Forces and the families of the victims who suffered from the Pahalgam terror attack. You always remain in my thoughts,” Yadav wrote on social media.

Solidarity for Victims of Pahalgam Attack

The recent Asia Cup marked the first cricketing face-off between India and Pakistan since the Pahalgam terror incident in April, which was followed by retaliatory strikes by India across the border in May. India defeated Pakistan in all three encounters during the tournament.

Throughout the competition, Yadav made his stance clear, notably by refusing to shake hands with Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha on three occasions — including in the final. After India’s group-stage victory, he stated:
“This is the perfect occasion to take the time out and say that we stand by the victims of the families of Pahalgam terror attack. We express our solidarity. Want to dedicate the win to all our armed forces who showed a lot of bravery. Hope they continue to inspire us all and we give them more reasons on the ground whenever we get an opportunity to put a smile on their face.”

Trophy Snub Adds to Tensions

The tournament concluded with another dramatic moment when the Indian team refused to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, the ACC president, PCB chairman, and Pakistan’s Interior Minister. Reports suggest Naqvi eventually left with the trophy himself.

“I have never seen a champion (team) not getting a trophy. We deserved it. The real trophies are my 14 colleagues and they will stay in my memory,” Yadav remarked during the post-match press conference.

Salman Ali Agha Calls Out “Wrong Message”

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha voiced displeasure over the Indian team’s actions, particularly Yadav’s repeated refusal to shake hands, calling it a “galat message” (wrong message).

“Suryakumar Yadav did shake hands with me in the press conference at the start of the tournament and during the referee’s meeting as well. But then he didn’t do it when he came in front of the entire world. I guess he is following the instructions he has been given, which is fine,” Agha said after the final.

India’s title-winning campaign was as much about cricket as it was about sending a political message. Yadav’s donation, his symbolic gestures, and the trophy incident highlighted the team’s firm stance following the Pahalgam terror attack.

Suryakumar Yadav Donates Asia Cup Match Fees to Armed Forces, Sparks Controversy with Pakistan

Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav has pledged to donate his entire match fees from the Asia Cup 2025 to support the Indian Armed Forces and the families affected by the Pahalgam terror attack. Yadav, who led India to a memorable title win over Pakistan on Sunday, announced the decision shortly after the final.

“I have decided to donate my match fees from this tournament to support our Armed Forces and the families of the victims who suffered from the Pahalgam terror attack. You always remain in my thoughts,” Yadav wrote on social media.

Solidarity for Victims of Pahalgam Attack

The recent Asia Cup marked the first cricketing face-off between India and Pakistan since the Pahalgam terror incident in April, which was followed by retaliatory strikes by India across the border in May. India defeated Pakistan in all three encounters during the tournament.

Throughout the competition, Yadav made his stance clear, notably by refusing to shake hands with Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha on three occasions — including in the final. After India’s group-stage victory, he stated:
“This is the perfect occasion to take the time out and say that we stand by the victims of the families of Pahalgam terror attack. We express our solidarity. Want to dedicate the win to all our armed forces who showed a lot of bravery. Hope they continue to inspire us all and we give them more reasons on the ground whenever we get an opportunity to put a smile on their face.”

Trophy Snub Adds to Tensions

The tournament concluded with another dramatic moment when the Indian team refused to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, the ACC president, PCB chairman, and Pakistan’s Interior Minister. Reports suggest Naqvi eventually left with the trophy himself.

“I have never seen a champion (team) not getting a trophy. We deserved it. The real trophies are my 14 colleagues and they will stay in my memory,” Yadav remarked during the post-match press conference.

Salman Ali Agha Calls Out “Wrong Message”

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha voiced displeasure over the Indian team’s actions, particularly Yadav’s repeated refusal to shake hands, calling it a “galat message” (wrong message).

“Suryakumar Yadav did shake hands with me in the press conference at the start of the tournament and during the referee’s meeting as well. But then he didn’t do it when he came in front of the entire world. I guess he is following the instructions he has been given, which is fine,” Agha said after the final.

India’s title-winning campaign was as much about cricket as it was about sending a political message. Yadav’s donation, his symbolic gestures, and the trophy incident highlighted the team’s firm stance following the Pahalgam terror attack.

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