Sunil Gavaskar's exclusion from the trophy presentation ceremony has raised eyebrows, with many questioning whether racism played a role in the decision.

Cricket Australia has responded to legendary Indian batter Sunil Gavaskar's disappointment over not being invited to present the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. According to an NDTV report, Cricket Australia spokesperson said, "We acknowledge it would have been preferable if both Allan Border and Sunil Gavaskar had been asked to go on stage,"

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar expressed his displeasure after not being invited to present the trophy, named after him and Allan Border, to Australia following their win over India in the high-voltage five-match rubber.