Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar He expressed his disappointment at not being invited to join Allan Border during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy presentation ceremony. Australia clinched the series 3-1 after beating India by six wickets at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.
Australia achieves historic series win
Australia finally got their hands on the coveted Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a thumping 3-1 win. The win at the SCG marked the end of a decade-long drought for the Australians, who had not won the title since 2017. Pat cumin He led his team to victory as they chased down the target of 162 runs with ease on the third day of the final Test.
However, while Allan Border was invited to hand over the trophy to Cummins, Sunil Gavaskar was left to complete his media duties off stage.
Gavaskar wanted to be part of the presentation
Speaking to Code Sports, Gavaskar expressed his disappointment. “I certainly would have loved to have been there for the presentation. After all, it's the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and it's about to happen Australia And India,” he said.
the previous Indian The captain explained that the outcome of the series did not affect his desire to be 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 present the trophy with my good friend Allan Border.”
A special bond with Allan Border
Gavaskar and Border share a long-standing friendship, dating back to MCC's bicentenary celebrations in 1987. During those matches, both legends played for the Rest of the World against MCC.
“I am very fond of AB (Border),” Gavaskar said in an earlier interview with Indian Express. “We really bonded during that tour, traveling and playing matches together. It was a great experience.”
The cricket icon also expressed his pride in naming the series after him and Board. “I feel honored, privileged and blessed that the series between India and Australia is named after us. Such an iconic series – it is a blessing.
Australia's comeback after an early setback
Australia's series win was comprehensive, but not without its challenges. India got off to a strong start by winning the first Test in Perth. However, the home side came back with a crushing 10-wicket win in the pink-ball Test in Adelaide.
The third Test at the Gabba was disrupted by rain and ended in a draw. But Australia grabbed the decisive moments in Melbourne, taking the lead in the series before wrapping things up in Sydney.
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