Sunil Gavaskar expressed his disappointment after being excluded from the Border-Gavaskar Trophy presentation ceremony following Australia’s victory over India in the fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The trophy, named after Gavaskar and Allan Border, was presented solely by Border, despite Gavaskar being present at the venue. This omission raised eyebrows and was seen as disrespectful to the contributions of both cricket legends.

Gavaskar commented on the situation, stating, “I certainly would have loved to have been there for the presentation. After all, it is the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and it is about Australia and India.” He emphasized that it should not matter who won when it comes to presenting the trophy, acknowledging Australia’s superior performance in the series.

The decision not to include Gavaskar was reportedly based on a pre-match understanding that he would only participate if India won or retained the trophy. This left him feeling perplexed, as he believed both players should have been involved regardless of the outcome. The series concluded with Australia reclaiming the trophy for the first time since 2014-15, winning by a 3-1 margin. Gavaskar’s absence from the presentation has sparked discussions about respect and recognition in cricketing traditions.