Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has expressed his disappointment at being excluded from the presentation ceremony of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after Australia's 3-1 series win over India at the Sydney Cricket Ground. 

The Test series, named after two cricketing icons, Gavaskar and Allan Border, saw Allan Border take the stage to present the trophy to Pat Cummins' squad after their victory.

Gavaskar, who was present at the ground, revealed that he was not invited to participate in the presentation because of India's loss in the series. He emphasized that, regardless of the outcome, he should have been part of the ceremony given the significance of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

“I certainly would have loved to have been there for the presentation. After all, it is the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and it is about Australia and India," Gavaskar stated, as quoted by Code Sports.

The former Indian captain expressed confusion as to why he was not included, especially since the series is a symbol of the cricketing ties between the two nations. He remarked, "To me, it should not matter that Australia won when it comes to the presentation. They played better cricket, so they won. That’s fine. Just because I am an Indian, I did not present the trophy. I would have been happy to present the trophy with my good friend Allan Border."

Gavaskar also shared that he was informed of the decision before the final Test began. "I was told just before the Test started that was going to be the situation. If India didn't win or draw the series, I wouldn't be required...I'm not feeling sad, but I'm just feeling a little perplexed. It's the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, both of us should have been there," he concluded.