New Delhi
The Test rivalry between India and Australia will get bigger next summer as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Cricket Australia (CA) announced the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be played as a five-Test series. For the first time since 1991-92, Australia and India will compete across a five-Test series this summer.
The extended series for the Border- Gavaskar Trophy will be a headline of the 2024-25 home summer schedule set to be released in the coming days. Jay Shah, BCCI secretary, said, The BCCI remains steadfast in its dedication to preserving the rich heritage of Test Cricket, a format we hold in the highest esteem. Our ongoing collaboration with Cricket Australia in extending the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to five Tests underscores our collective commitment to nurturing and elevating Test cricket’s significance. This extension echoes our shared vision to amplify the essence of Test cricket and uphold its legacy.
As India and Australia, come together, we anticipate an enthralling spectacle that will captivate fans worldwide with its intensity and excitement. Mike Baird, CA Chair, added, we are absolutely delighted the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been extended to five Tests given the intense rivalry between our two great cricketing nations and the excitement this creates.
