The year 2025 is coming to an end and this year has been quite memorable for the world of cricket. The Indian team won the Champions Trophy after 12 years. By winning the World Test Championship, South Africa broke the 27-year long wait for the ICC title. Indian women’s cricket team won its first World Cup. Apart from these good memories, there are some controversies for which the year 2025 will be remembered. Let’s take a look at the five biggest controversies of the year related to the world of cricket.

5 famous controversies in cricket in the year 2025

1. Champions Trophy held in hybrid model instead of being held in Pakistan

Champions Trophy 2025 was to be organized in Pakistan. Due to BCCI’s opposition, the tournament was played in Pakistan and Dubai in hybrid model. This was the most controversial topic of the year which generated a lot of discussion.

2. RCB won IPL title after a long wait of 18 years

Royal Challengers Bangalore won the title in IPL 2025 after a long wait of 18 years. This was the team’s first IPL title. The team and fans had gathered at Chinnaswamy Stadium to celebrate the title. Meanwhile, 11 people died in the stampede near the stadium. This incident not only spoiled the celebration of victory but also became one of the most tragic incidents in the history of cricket.

3. India not joining hands with Pakistan in Asia Cup

Asia Cup 2025 was the most talked about event of the year. During this period the Indian team did not shake hands with the Pakistani team. Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav also did not shake hands with the Pakistani captain at the time of toss. This sequence continued for three consecutive matches and became the biggest news of the year. It has never been seen in cricket that players of both the teams do not shake hands. After the victory in the final, the Indian team’s refusal to accept the title from Pakistani-origin ACC President Mohsin Naqvi was also in the news. Pakistani players Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan also had controversial celebrations.

4. Jadeja and Sundar not shaking hands with Ben Stokes

The fourth Test was played between India and England at Old Trafford. In the Test, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar refused a handshake from England captain Ben Stokes as they were close to their century. The incident of Jadeja and Sundar not shaking hands also attracted a lot of discussion and the English media showed it as a controversy.

5. Controversial statement of South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad on India

South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad used the word ‘grovel’ to describe his team’s attitude in the Test against India in Guwahati. After using this word, Shukri Conrad came into controversy. Former Indian cricketers like Anil Kumble and Cheteshwar Pujara strongly criticized this comment because the word is not used in a positive manner.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken seriously the shameful 191-run defeat by Pakistan in the final match of the Under-19 Asia Cup. The disintegration of the Indian team, which remained undefeated in the entire tournament, in the final has become a matter of concern for the BCCI. In the online Apex Council meeting held on Monday, December 22, 2025, it has been decided that this time BCCI will not depend only on the written report of the team manager. Now BCCI has decided to talk directly to head coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar and captain Ayush Mhatre and seek clarification on the performance of the final match.

Team India scattered in the final match

In the final match of Under-19 Asia Cup 2025, Pakistan team defeated Team India in every department. After losing the toss and batting first, Pakistan set a huge target of 347/8 thanks to Sameer Minhaj’s brilliant innings of 172 runs. While chasing this challenging target, the Indian batting fell apart like a house of cards. Vaibhavi Suryavanshi, who had scored 171 runs at the beginning of the tournament, could score only 26 runs, while IPL star and captain Ayush Mhatre was out for just 2 runs. Pakistan’s fast bowlers bowled with precise line-length and won the title by all out Team India for just 156 runs.

BCCI’s new strategy apart from normal review

According to the report of Cricbuzz, this tough stance of BCCI shows that they do not want to show any laxity regarding future challenges. Usually, a formal report is submitted to the BCCI after the tournament, but the plan to have direct discussions with the coach and captain indicates that the BCCI wants to go deeper into the root causes of the defeat. In this meeting, not only technical shortcomings will be discussed, but those moments that happened on the field can also be taken into consideration when there was a heated argument between Indian and Pakistani players. Although there is no clarity yet regarding the conduct, BCCI is giving priority to both discipline and performance.

Pakistan Under-19 Team Dance On Dhurandhar Film Song: Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna’s film ‘Dhurandhar’ has created a stir all over India these days. Everyone is talking about this film since its release. Even in foreign countries, this film is being discussed, but the film ‘Dhurandhar’ has been banned in many Gulf countries including Pakistan. They are calling it a film that tarnishes the image of Pakistan. Even after the film was banned in Pakistan, Pakistanis are not able to stop themselves from dancing to the tunes of the songs of this film. A scene of this was seen in the Under-19 Asia Cup. Pakistan won the title by defeating India in the final match and then Pakistani players celebrated by dancing on a famous song from this film.

The final match of Under-19 Asia Cup 2025 between India and Pakistan was played on Sunday i.e. December 21, 2025 at the ICC Academy in Dubai. In this match, Pakistani team succeeded in winning the first trophy of Under-19 Asia Cup by defeating Indian team by 191 runs. In such a situation, it was natural for the Pakistani players to be happy, but in this happiness, they started celebrating by dancing on the song of the blockbuster film ‘Dhurandhar’, which has been banned by the Pakistan government.

Pakistani players forget the ban on the film ‘Dhurandhar’

Asian Cricket Council (ACC) posted a video after Pakistan’s victory, in which all the Pakistani players are dancing. In this video, the song is playing which is shown at the entry of Akshay Khanna in the film Dhurandhar. This song is ‘Fasla’ (FA9LA), which is sung by Bahraini rapper Fliprachi and composed by DJ Outlaw. This song and the Baloch dance based on it is currently a hit all over the world and many videos/reels are being made on it. Pakistani players are also seen dancing on this song in exactly the same style.

How was the condition of the match in the final of Under-19 Asia Cup?

Pakistan scored a huge score of 347 runs in the final match of ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup, in which the biggest contribution was made by Sameer Minhas, he scored 172 runs in just 119 balls, which was his second century in this tournament. The Indian team’s batsmen, who came into the field to chase this huge target, were seen returning to the pavilion in a hurry and the entire team collapsed for just 156 runs. In this way Pakistan was successful in winning the match by 191 runs.

In the final of ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025, Pakistan won the title by defeating Bangladesh in the Super Over. Earlier, Pakistan Shaheen was all out for 125 runs. While chasing the target, Bangladesh-A’s score also remained 125. Batting first in the Super Over, Bangladesh could score only 6 runs, which Pakistan completed in 4 balls. Know how much amount Pakistan Shaheen received as prize money after becoming champion.

Bangladesh A reached the final by defeating India A in the semi-finals, the result of that match also came out in the super over. Whereas Pakistan Shaheen defeated Sri Lanka in the semi-finals. The final match of Asia Cup Rising Stars was played on Sunday, 23 November in Doha.

Ahmed Daniyal became player of the match

In the final match, Pakistan, batting first, scored 125 runs, while the team’s 6 wickets fell at 75 runs. It seemed that the entire team would not be able to score even 100 runs. Saad Masood scored the most runs for Pakistan, he scored 38 runs in 26 balls with the help of 3 sixes and the same number of fours.

The batsmen of Bangladesh A team also could not do anything special, although the credit for this also goes to the bowlers of Pakistan who kept on controlling the runs along with taking wickets continuously. Ahamed Daniyal was chosen as the player of the match, who took 2 wickets for just 11 runs in 4 overs. Sufia Muqeem also gave 11 runs in 4 overs, she took 3 wickets.

Ahmed Daniyal bowled for Pakistan in the Super Over, he took the first wicket in the form of Abdul Ghaffar on the second ball and the second wicket in the form of Zeeshan Alam on the third ball. Let us tell you that there can be a maximum of 2 wickets in the super over.

Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 Prize Money

Pakistan Shaheens received a prize money of US$20,000 for becoming the champion. If seen in Indian currency, it is approximately Rs 17 lakh 85 thousand. This is more than Rs 56 lakh in Pakistan currency.

There is good news for fans eagerly waiting for India vs Pakistan cricket match. In the Cricket Asia Cup 2025, both teams can join the same group. Sources told India Today that Team India and Pakistan cricket team can be kept in the same group. BCCI officials participated virtually in the annual general meeting of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) held in Dhaka on Thursday.

Sources told India Today that, “BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla, Asian Cricket Council President and Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi will hold a meeting in the tournament in a few days to finalize the venue and schedule of matches.”

Speaking to CNN News18, BCCI Secretary Devjit Saikia said, “The announcement will be made in a few days about the Cricket Asia Cup. Vice President Rajiv Shukla ji participated in the ICC meeting, he will inform other members.”

Where will the Asia Cup 2025 be played?

News18 quoted the source as saying that UAE will host the Asia Cup. The source said, “The BCCI will host the Asia Cup in the UAE. The Indian team will play all their matches in Dubai. The schedule is currently under discussion.”

India and Pakistan in the same group of Asia Cup?

The tension between India and Pakistan increased further since the Pahalgam attack, after which the clouds of crisis on the Asia Cup were started. Earlier there was news that Team India can decide not to play in it. But now it seems that the obstacles have been removed due to this. Anyway, both teams play only in a big event like ICC tournament or Asia Cup.

It was also reported that the BCCI has demanded that the Indian team should not be kept in a group with Pakistan in the upcoming tournament. It is now reported that in the Asia Cup 2025, India and Pakistan can be kept in the same group.

These 8 teams will play in Cricket Asia Cup 2025

The Men Asia Cup to be held in 2025 will be the 17th edition of the tournament. It is expected to be organized from 5 to 21 September, although its schedule has not been finalized yet. It will be played in T20 format and according to the report all the matches will be in UAE. A total of 8 teams will participate in it.

• India
• Afghanistan
• Bangladesh
• Pakistan
• Sri Lanka
• UAE
• Oman
• Hong Kong

Asia Cup 2025 format

8 teams will be divided into a group of 4-4. According to the report, India and Pakistan teams will join the same group, if this happens, then a match between the two will be confirmed. The top 2 teams of each group will qualify for the Super 4 stage and the remaining 2 teams will be out. Super 4 top 2 teams will have a final match.