India claimed its ninth Asia Cup title with a five-wicket win over Pakistan in the final held in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday. Tilak Varma played a pivotal role, finishing with an unbeaten 69 runs off 53 deliveries, including a crucial six in the final over against Haris Rauf, which helped secure the win.
After the match, Varma and teammate Arshdeep Singh engaged in a light-hearted exchange in which they humorously mimicked the accents of Pakistan players. This interaction was shared on Arshdeep’s Instagram account, attracting significant online attention. During the exchange, Arshdeep asked, “Final match you perform, what happening?” to which Varma responded, “Lot of happening. Winning, celebration and a lot of happening.”
Arshdeep further involved Abhishek Sharma in the banter, who had a strong tournament despite not performing as well in the final. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a reward of ₹21 crore for the winning team and support staff, emphasizing the squad’s unbeaten campaign throughout the tournament.
- Why it matters:
– The win reinforces India’s dominance in the Asia Cup, which may boost morale and support for the national team.
– The cash award could provide financial incentives for players and staff, continuing positive team dynamics and performance levels in future tournaments. - The latest:
– Following the final, social media has been abuzz with content related to the players’ humorous exchange and the BCCI’s significant cash reward announcement.
Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/tilak-varma-and-arshdeep-singh-s-mimicry-of-pakistan-players-accent-goes-viral-after-asia-cup-win-lot-of-happening-101759120611714.html
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