Top 5 Controversies from the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Revisiting the Border-Gavaskar Trophy clashups, here are the top 5 most controversial moments that have defined this fierce cricketing rivalry.

Armaan Patra
Armaan Patra

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Top 5 BGT Controversies

When Australia and India face off on the cricket pitch, spectators are treated to a lot of drama in addition to the actual action. The India vs Australia Test series is nothing without a spice of controversies, making it one of the most fiercely contested rivalries in cricket history. The series often makes the cricket news headlines for different reasons and the search for fantasy tips during this series is proof of that. Although match prediction talks in favour of a certain team during each match, the India-Australia clash remains a high-voltage one every time the two sides take on each other. 

Over the years, these fiery encounters have tested the players’ skills, temperament, and sportsmanship under intense scrutiny. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) has seen many contentious and unpleasant situations throughout the years of the bilateral clash.  India will seek to make it three Test series wins in a row in Australia, while Australia will be looking to win a Test series against India for the first time in ten years in the current edition. Through this listicle, the cricketwinner team revisits the five biggest controversial moments from the realms of the Border Gavaskar Trophy series.

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