Suryakumar Yadav, the captain of the Indian T20 team, will be donating his match fees from the Asia Cup matches to the Indian Army. This gesture was announced after India’s victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup final held on Sunday night in Dubai. Earlier in the tournament, following India’s win in the first match, the captain had dedicated the victory to the Indian Army and the families affected by the Pahalgam attack.
In the final showdown in Dubai, Tilak Varma’s impressive half-century and valuable partnerships with Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube proved crucial for India’s win over Pakistan. This win marked India’s second T20 International Asia Cup title and a total of nine titles, including the ODI format.
**Match Fees Donation to Indian Army**
Following the defeat of Pakistan, Captain Suryakumar Yadav expressed his commitment to donate the match fees earned throughout the tournament to the Indian Army. However, there was an unusual scene during the award ceremony. India chose not to accept their medals and the trophy, creating a moment of disappointment for both the audience and the players. Mohsin Naqvi, the President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) representing Pakistan, was expected to present the trophy to the Indian team, but the Indian players declined to receive it. The entire Indian team celebrated their win on the field without the trophy.
**Dedication of the First Match**
India’s journey in the Asia Cup 2025 began on September 14 at the Dubai International Stadium with a match against Pakistan. The Indian team delivered an outstanding performance and emerged victorious. In the post-match presentation, Suryakumar Yadav dedicated the victory to the Indian Army and the victims of the Pahalgam attack. Now, post the final, Yadav has made a significant commitment concerning the Indian Army.