Sun Jan 05 22:00:30 UTC 2025: ## Gavaskar Snubbed at Border-Gavaskar Trophy Presentation
**Sydney, January 5, 2025** – Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar expressed disappointment at being excluded from the Border-Gavaskar Trophy presentation ceremony following Australia’s series win over India. Despite being present at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Gavaskar was overlooked as former Australian captain Allan Border presented the trophy to the victorious Australian team.
Australia reclaimed the trophy with a six-wicket victory in the fifth and final Test, ending a ten-year drought. Gavaskar, whose name graces the trophy alongside Border’s, stated his belief that his presence should have been included regardless of the match outcome. He expressed a desire to share the presentation with his “good friend” Allan Border.
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy, contested since 1996-97, represents one of Test cricket’s fiercest rivalries. The recent five-match series attracted record-breaking crowds, including a new attendance record at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
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