Gavaskar Excluded from Trophy Ceremony by Oversight

Sunil Gavaskar, the Indian cricket legend, expressed disappointment after being excluded from the presentation of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which bears his name, following Australia's victory over India. Gavaskar, who was present at the Sydney Cricket Ground, expected to present the trophy alongside Allan Border, but was left out of the ceremony, reportedly due to Cricket Australia's pre-established conditions that only allowed his participation if India won. Cricket Australia acknowledged the oversight, stating it would have been preferable for both legends to be on stage. Despite his exclusion, Gavaskar maintained respect for the historic rivalry between India and Australia, which saw Australia reclaim the trophy for the first time in a decade with a 3-1 series win. Gavaskar's absence has raised questions about the decision-making process of Cricket Australia regarding the ceremony arrangements.