Australia has ended a decade-long drought by clinching the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a decisive 3-1 series win against India.
The series, which concluded with a gripping six-wicket victory in Sydney, not only secured Australia’s spot in the World Test Championship final but also reignited debates on cricket etiquette.
Controversy arose when Sunil Gavaskar, for whom the trophy is co-named, was notably absent from the presentation ceremony, an oversight Cricket Australia later acknowledged.
On the field, Jasprit Bumrah’s stellar performance earned him the Player of the Series award, taking 32 wickets, highlighting his pivotal role despite discussions about his back injury.
The series outcome has led to introspection within the Indian cricket community regarding strategy, player selection, and future directions, especially critiquing the batting line-up’s approach and the team’s overall game plan.