The 2025 Asia Cup came to a fittingly dramatic conclusion with India lifting the trophy, reaffirming its place as the powerhouse of Asian cricket. Played out against a backdrop of anticipation and emotion, the tournament turned into a celebration of India’s unshakable passion for the game. The final itself was a sporting contest as well as a national festival, where generations of supporters came together to witness another chapter of India’s cricketing legacy being written. The Indian team not only met the towering expectations placed upon them but also inspired pride across a nation where cricket is not just a sport, but a cultural heartbeat.
Amongst all the players, one key name emerged was that of Abhishek Sharma. The 24-year-old left-hander scored 314 runs in seven innings at a strike rate of 200, was named Player of the Tournament at the Dubai International Stadium. At the post-match presentation, Sharma was awarded a brand-new Haval H9, the flagship SUV from Great Wall Motor’s Haval brand. The recognition capped an outstanding tournament for the young cricketer, who also secured USD 15,000 in prize money.
Haval H9
The Haval H9 has a ladder-frame, and is a seven-seat SUV positioned. Measuring 4,950mm in length, 1,930mm in width and 1,960mm in height, it offers generous cabin space in a 2+3+2 seating layout. It sits 224mm off the ground and can wade through water up to 800mm deep, proving its worth as an off-roader. The H9 uses a 2.0-litre turbocharged-petrol engine producing 214bhp and 380Nm, paired with an 8-speed automatic gearbox and a 4WD system with seven terrain modes and front/rear differential locks.
Inside, the SUV offers premium touches such as ventilated and massage front seats, a panoramic sunroof, wireless charging, a 14.6-inch multi touchscreen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and a 10-speaker DTS audio system, and a 10.25 LCD coloured combination instrument. Safety tech includes six airbags, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, autonomous emergency braking, and a 360-degree camera with transparent chassis view.
