Michael Clarke criticized the absence of Sunil Gavaskar at the Border-Gavaskar Trophy presentation, suggesting both legends should have been present to honor the series' legacy. Cricket Australia admitted the oversight,

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.

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

Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has expressed disappointment over not being invited to present the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the conclusion of the Sydney Test between Australia and India. The trophy was instead presented by the legendary Allan Border to Australia's Test skipper Pat Cummins.

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar insists he is “not feeling sad”, but “perplexed”, after not being invited on stage to present the trophy named after him to Australian captain Pat Cummins. Cricket Australia quickly conceded they made an error, but not before Gavaskar expressed his frustrations.

We review another absorbing Test as Australia reclaim the Border Gavaskar series

Cricket Australia conceded it was the wrong decision and that both Allan Border and Sunil Gavaskar should have handed the trophy

India faced a crushing defeat in Sydney Test, losing to Australia by six wickets, and with it, surrendered Border-Gavaskar Trophy after holding it for a decade. The loss is particularly painful for India,