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Gavaskar Snub: Why Cricket Australia Should Be Ashamed
The hands that broke records and redefined batting deserved to have the trophy held and presented to him.
Ignoring such a legend during the trophy presentation is an insult to his legacy and diminishes the value of the trophy itself, claims veteran cricket writer KR Nayar.
IMAGE: Cricket legend Allan Border presents the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to Astralia captain Pat Cummins at the Sydney Cricket Ground, January 5, 2025. Photo: ICC/X
The Australia Cricket Board should have considered it an honor to have Sunil Gavaskar participate in the event.
The presentation ceremony would have been much more memorable if both Allan Border and Gavaskar had jointly presented the trophy.
By considering only Border to award the trophy, Cricket Australia has left an indelible dark mark on the event.
Gavaskar's negligence cannot be dismissed as a mere mistake.
If it was a mistake, it reflects a shocking ignorance of who Gavaskar is as a cricketer.
If it was intentional, the entire cricketing world should be ashamed.
The joy of receiving a trophy lies not only in winning and hoisting it, but also in the meaning of the person presenting the trophy.
That is why iconic figures are chosen for such moments.
We have never seen a trophy presented by a member of the ground staff or by anyone, because there is value placed on presenting a trophy.
The organizers always want a trophy to be presented by the best and greatest cricketers locally.
When two greats are named in the trophy, avoiding one will remain a black mark in Cricket Australia's administration.
Gavaskar was not just a batsman; he was a pioneer who set world records and became the first player to complete 10,000 test runs – a milestone that many others only later achieved.
Ignoring such a legend during the trophy presentation is an insult to his legacy and diminishes the value of the trophy itself.
The hands that broke records and redefined hitting deserve to hold and present the trophy named after him.
If a similar event had taken place in India, named after the legendary Don Bradman, and he had been ignored during a trophy presentation despite being at the venue, the officials responsible would have faced severe backlash from the Indian media.
Gavaskar was someone who broke Bradman's long-standing records and to ignore such a person is sheer arrogance.
IMAGE: Team Australia after winning the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Photo: ICC/X
Cricket is not just about winning or losing; it's about the way the game is played.
It is a sport built on values such as respect, sportsmanship and tradition.
Unfortunately, Cricket Australia's actions betray a disregard for these principles.
Cricket Australia administrators must remember that the game has evolved into a global sport with a rich history.
Respecting those who contributed to this legacy is essential.
People who fail to honor the legends of the game should have no place on the cricket board – or even on a cricket field.
Such individuals bring shame not only to themselves, but to the game itself.
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