The Border-Gavaskar Trophy, named after legends Sunil Gavaskar and Allan Border, was not presented as expected in Sydney. The trophy was designed to be handed over by either Gavaskar or Border, depending on the winner, but Gavaskar, who was at the boundary, was not called upon during the ceremony.
Speaking on ESPN’s Around The Wicket, Michael Clarke said that CA decided that Sunil Gavaskar would present the trophy if India won. Clarke said that the plan wasn’t a surprise to Gavaskar or Border, but the decision didn’t make sense.
It Sounds to Me That It Obviously Offended Sunil Gavaskar - Michael Clarke
Clarke said that both Sunil Gavaskar and Allan Border should have been involved in the trophy presentation, regardless of the winner. Clarke felt that Cricket Australia missed a chance by not having both legends on stage to present the trophy.
"You know, both legends of the game that the trophy is named after are still around and are in the country at the same time. So I just think we missed a trick there. I think it sounds to me that it obviously offended Sunny as well. And I can understand why. I just think they both should have been on that stage presenting that trophy, no matter who won," he added.
Whoever's Named After the Trophy, They Should Present It - Aaron Finch
"Yeah, and probably just an oversight. You're obviously looking down the track and saying, well, whoever wins that, whoever's named after the trophy, they should present it. But like Pup (Michael Clarke) said, I totally agree. Both should have been there. Cricket Australia definitely missed a trick there," Finch said.
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