Why is India vs Australia Test Series Called Border-Gavaskar Trophy? What Does BGT Stand for? Know All About IND vs AUS Cricket Series

Test series between India and Australia has a rich history. The rivalry between the two sides is well known and with time and under the tenure of several stalwart captains from both sides like Steve Waugh, Sourav Ganguly, Ricky Ponting, Anil Kumble, MS Dhoni, Steve Smith and Virat Kohli, the rivalry has got only stronger over the years. The Test series between India is Australia is a marquee event in the cricketing world that attracts a lot of eyeballs and the spirit of competitiveness between both sides take every encounter down to the wire, giving the audience the sense of an edge-of-the-seat thriller. The exciting Test series between the two mega cricketing nations is also known as Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Meanwhile, fans can scroll down to know details about the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.  IND vs AUS 2024-25 Schedule: Check List of Fixtures in India vs Australia Test Series With Venues and Match Timings in IST of Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

India won the last two editions of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy played in Australia. They won the series 2-1 both times in 2018-19 and 2020-21. The last tour ended up as a heroic legacy, as an injury and adversity struck India team fought bravely to win the series. The India national cricket team will eye a third consecutive Test series win in Australia, something which would not be an easy task to accomplish. The Australia national cricket team, also the reigning World Test Champions, needless to say, is a formidable force in Test cricket let alone at home and upstaging them would once again require something phenomenal from the visitors. On Which Channel India vs Australia Live Telecast in India Will Be Available? How To Watch IND vs AUS BGT 2024-25 Test Series Cricket Matches Free Live Streaming Online?

Why is India vs Australia Test Series Called Border-Gavaskar Trophy?

Border-Gavaskar Trophy is a yearly Test cricket series. The series is named after veteran Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar and Australian cricketer Allan Border. The series was named after both legends as a tribute to their legacy and contribution to the game and cricket culture of both nations.

What is the History of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy?

The first Border-Gavaskar trophy was played in 1996-97. A single Test was played in that series where India was led by the legendary Sachin Tendulkar in Delhi. Since then, 15 Test series have been played between the two sides both home and away. India won 8 with two away series victories. Australia won six Test series' with a single away series victory in 2004.

What Does BGT Stand for?

BGT is the abbreviated short form of the name Border-Gavaskar trophy. Modern generation fans who are invested in every development of the series have shortened the name according to their likings for easy-to-use purposes.

Sunil Gavaskar and Allan Border were cricketing greats as well as fierce rivals on the field. Naturally, the series named after them will have a cut-throat rivalry where every player will want to surpass the performance of the one in front. India, in recent past, have dominated all home Test series and are yet to lose since 2012. After losing to India on the past two occasions at home, the Australia national cricket team, under the leadership of Pat Cummins, will look to turn things around and dominate proceedings. Most surely, we will witness blockbuster cricketing action and moments in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

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