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'Sunil Gavaskar was angry': Michael Clarke slams Cricket Australia for ignoring legendary batsman at awards ceremony
Former Australian captain Michael Clarke slammed Cricket Australia (CA) for omitting Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar from the trophy presentation after the India-Australia series in Sydney.
As Australia won the series 3–1, Border presented the trophy to Australian captain Pat Cummins, while Gavaskar, despite being present, stood at the Border and applauded. Speaking to ESPN Australia, Clarke expressed his disapproval of Cricket Australia's decision, saying it was a move that upset Gavaskar.
“I think Cricket Australia has missed an opportunity. Many people may not know it, but before the series it was decided that Sunil Gavaskar would present the trophy if India won. If Australia won, Allan Border would take the honors. Therefore, it was not unexpected for either of them. But in my opinion it's just not right,” he said.
“In my opinion, both should have been on the podium together, regardless of the outcome. They both should have walked out and handed over the trophy. We are fortunate that both Allan Border and Sunny Gavaskar are in the country and commentating at the perfect time. It is a rare opportunity to have both legends, whose names are on the trophy, still alive and present in the country at the same time. I think Cricket Australia missed an opportunity there.”
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy was introduced during the 1996/97 series between men in blue and Australia. India had successfully defended the trophy since the 2016-17 series, winning four consecutive bilateral Test series but losing this one.
Gavaskar openly shared his dissatisfaction over not being part of the trophy ceremony.
“I would be present at the presentation. After all, it is the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which represents the rivalry between Australia and India. I'm here on the ground. As far as I'm concerned, it shouldn't matter for the awarding of the trophy that Australia won. They played superior cricket and achieved victory. Just because I'm Indian doesn't mean I shouldn't have been involved,” he said. “I would have loved to present the trophy to my best friend Allan Border,” he said.
Clarke responded to Gavaskar's comments: “It is clear to me that this decision upset Sunny, and I completely understand why. I believe that both of them should have been on the podium to present the trophy regardless of who won.”
Furthermore, the outcome of the series saw Australia qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa. On the other hand, India was eliminated from the final for the first time in the history of the WTC, having qualified for the previous two editions in 2021 and 2023.
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