Sun Jan 05 14:04:42 UTC 2025: ## Gavaskar Snubbed in Border-Gavaskar Trophy Presentation Ceremony

**Sydney, Australia –** Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar expressed disappointment after being excluded from the Border-Gavaskar Trophy presentation ceremony following Australia’s series win over India. The trophy, named after Gavaskar and Australian great Allan Border, was presented by Border alone after Australia’s six-wicket victory in the final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Cricket Australia’s plan, revealed only after the event, was to have Border present the trophy if Australia won, and Gavaskar present it if India had achieved a draw. Gavaskar, visibly surprised and left standing alone at the boundary, stated to Code Sports that he felt his presence should have been included regardless of the outcome, given the trophy’s namesake status. He expressed his willingness to present the trophy alongside his “good friend” Allan Border.

Australia’s 3-1 series victory, culminating in a dominant performance in Sydney where India was bowled out for 157 chasing 162, secured their place in the World Test Championship final. The series, a highly anticipated clash, drew record crowds, including a record-breaking attendance at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Despite India’s early morning wickets, Australia’s Khawaja, Head, and Webster steered their team to victory. India’s captain, Jasprit Bumrah, missed the final day due to a back spasm. The win marks Australia’s reclaiming of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a 10-year absence.

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