Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar expressed his disappointment at not being invited to join Allan Border during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy presentation ceremony. Australia wrapped up the series 3-1 after beating India by six wickets at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.
Australia secure historic series win
Australia finally got their hands on the coveted Border-Gavaskar trophy after an emphatic 3-1 series win. Victory at the SCG ended a ten-year drought for the Austrians, who had not won the title since 2017. Pat Cummins led his side to victory as they easily chased down a 162-run target on Day 3 of the final Test.
However, while Allan Border was invited to present the trophy to Cummins, Sunil Gavaskar was left completing media duties away from the stage.
Gavaskar wanted to be part of the presentation
Speaking to Code Sports, Gavaskar expressed his disappointment. “I certainly would have liked to have been there for the presentation. After all, it is the Border-Gavaskar trophy, and it is about Australia and India,” he said.
ex Indian the captain clarified that the result of the series did not affect his desire to be a part of the moment. “They played better cricket, so they won. That's good. Just because I'm Indian doesn't mean I shouldn't be there. I would have been happy to share the trophy with my good friend Allan Border.”
A special link to Allan Border
Gavaskar and Border share a long friendship, one that dates back to the MCC's bicentenary celebrations in 1987. During those matches, both legends played for the Rest of the World team against the MCC.
“I am very fond of AB (Border),” Gavaskar said in an earlier interview with the Indian Express. “We really bonded during that tour, traveling and playing matches together. It was a wonderful experience.”
The cricket icon also expressed his pride that the series bears his and Border's name. “I feel honoured, privileged and blessed that the series between India and Australia bears our name. Such an iconic series – it's a blessing.”
Australia's comeback after early failure
Australia's series win was comprehensive but did not come without its challenges. India got off to a strong start by winning the first Test in Perth. However, the hosts hit back with a commanding 10-wicket victory in the Adelaide pink ball Test.
The third Test at the Gabba was interrupted by rain, ending in a draw. But Australia grabbed the decisive moments in Melbourne, closing out a series lead before wrapping things up in Sydney.
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