India clinches eighth Women's Asia Cup as trophy ceremony becomes political flashpoint
TL;DR
India captured a record eighth Women’s Asia Cup title with a 72-run win over Sri Lanka in Dubai, but the post-match ceremony was delayed and ultimately skipped as medals and the trophy were not presented amid cross-border tensions; the team held its own medal ceremony for best fielder Nandani Sharma, Harmanpreet praised openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana, and the event echoed last year’s men’s final in its political backdrop.
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