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

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 broke its silence on legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar's displeasure at not being invited to present the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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.

The plan by Cricket Australia was that Allan Border would present the trophy if Australia won and Gavaskar would if India retained it.

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,"

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 expresses displeasure after not being invited to present Border-Gavaskar trophy to Australia, reclaiming it after 10 years.

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The victory also means the hosts booked their spot in a second straight World Test Championship final where it will play the already-qualified South Africa at Lord’s in June.