‘Cup cheen sakte hai, but…’: Varun Chakaravarthy takes a subtle dig at Mohsin Naqvi’s 2025 Asia Cup controversy
India’s historic win in 2025 Asia Cup against Pakistan took an unexpected turn after the shocking controversy involving Pakistan Cricket Board And Asian Cricket Board president Mohsin Naqvi. After India’s ninth title, Naqvi reportedly withheld the trophy and took it back to his hotel instead of presenting it to the victorious Indian team. The incident sparked outrage across the cricketing world and drew criticism from fans and former players. Now the mystery of India Varun Chakaravarthy joined the debate, launching a witty but scathing insult at Pakistan’s interior minister.
Varun Chakaravarthy roasts Mohsin Naqvi for his antics with the Asia Cup trophy
In the latest episode of Breakfast With Champions hosted by Gaurav KapoorChakaravarthy openly shared his thoughts on India’s successful campaign and the ongoing trophy controversy. Without directly naming Naqvi, the journalist’s comments were a clear response to the incident which overshadowed India’s victory celebrations. Reflecting confidently on the team’s performance, Chakaravarthy said he knew India would remain undefeated throughout the tournament.
He further remarked that even if others try to take away the physical cup, no one can take away the fact that India are champions of the 2025 Asia Cup. His remark: “We can win the Cup, but we are champions”, quickly went viral and resonated with Indian fans who saw it as a fitting response to the trophy fiasco.
As one of India’s standout performers in the competition, Chakaravarthy’s contribution with the ball was instrumental in restricting Pakistan’s batting order in the final. His calm and collected response during the interview reflected the team’s unity and pride despite the chaos off the field. The spinner’s remarks were widely shared on social media platforms, reigniting discussions on the conduct of cricket, sportsmanship and accountability within the Asian Cricket Council.
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The viral post on the coffee cup and its hidden message
Adding a humorous twist to a serious controversy, Chakaravarthy’s Instagram story the day after the finale took the internet by storm. The post showed him sleeping peacefully next to a cup of coffee in his bed, a clever play on Lionel Messithe viral image of sleeping next to the 2022 FIFA World Cup trophy. At first glance, the message seemed light-hearted, but it soon became clear that the image was a subtle but powerful criticism of Naqvi’s refusal to hand over the Asia Cup trophy to the Indian team.
Chakaravarthy later revealed on Breakfast With Champions that he had originally planned to post a photo of himself sleeping next to the real trophy, a tradition for many athletes celebrating major titles. However, as the team never received the trophy, the spinner improvised with a cup of coffee, symbolizing India’s calm dignity and humor amid the absurdity of the situation. His explanation added another layer of irony to the controversy, showing how Indian cricketers chose to laugh off the incident rather than express their frustration.
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