The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is proof of historical rivalries between India and Australia over the years. The trophy is named after two legends of the game, Sunil Gavaskar and Allan Border as their contributions have been immense.

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

BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla criticised Cricket Australia for excluding Sunil Gavaskar from the Border-Gavaskar Trophy presentation after the Sydney Test. This omission occurred despite the trophy bearing Gavaskar's name.

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.

Allan Border has unwittingly been caught in controversy over Cricket Australia 's mistake to snub Sunil Gavaskar during the trophy presentation at the SCG on Sunday. Border was asked to present the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to Pat Cummins after Australia secured a 3-1 series victory over India with a six-wicket win in the fifth Test.

Sunil Gavaskar was left 'perplexed' as he was told he won't be presenting the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in the post-match presentation ceremony alongside his friend Allan Border.

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

Despite Sunil Gavaskar being at the venue at the same time, he was ignored and Allan Border presented the trophy to the Australian team.