Once again, cricket had become a battleground for politics when India refused to collect their trophy after suffering a defeat in the final of the Asia Cup. As the glittering prize remained untouched on stage and the stadium fell silent shock spread through fans, players and officials alike after this announcement. The Indian team management claimed that political tensions influenced their decision. The players walked away without holding a trophy, a scene which has given rise once more to serious questions of sportsmanship. People on the terraces booed, commentators appeared…
Indian refusal of Asia Cup Winners’ Trophy Rekindles Politics In Cricket
