Star Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy took a cheeky dig at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and its chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, following the Asia Cup trophy controversy. India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in the final, yet left without the trophy. The refusal to hand over the trophy arose after India declined to receive it from Naqvi, citing cross-border tensions and his position as PCB chairman. Since the final, BCCI and PCB representatives have held multiple discussions, but no resolution has been achieved. On the show Breakfast with Champions, Chakravarthy quipped: “Cheers for getting the cup delivered,” eliciting laughter from host Gaurav Kapoor. The spinner also shared a viral image of himself holding a coffee cup post-victory, humorously highlighting India’s trophy absence. Chakravarthy explained his premeditated joke: “I knew we were going to win because by the time we won the second match against Pakistan, I was sure that if we met them in the finals, we would win. So I had planned the picture. But after the match, there was nothing next to me (laughs). Just a coffee cup. So I went ahead with it." Read also: Varun Chakravarthy reveals pre-cricket life's financial struggles restrains him from spending big Trophy standoff draws scrutiny on PCB The ongoing deadlock has intensified scrutiny on Naqvi. Reports suggest BCCI is moving to have him sanctioned by ICC and possibly removed from its board. His handling of the situation has drawn criticism from multiple quarters. The controversy traces back to India declining a handshake with Pakistan after the first Asia Cup clash on September 14. India’s unbeaten batters then exited the field immediately after victory and locked their dressing room. The trophy impasse has since overshadowed India’s historic triumph. Chakravarthy’s humorous remarks provide a humanized lens to a tense situation, highlighting players’ perspectives amidst administrative gridlock. Social media response to his coffee-cup post underscores fans’ engagement with the lighter side of on-field victories.