Meanwhile, India's singles campaign at the Australian Open ended after Sumit Nagal was defeated by Czechia’s Tomas Machac in the first round.

Despite the on-field rivalry, the tour's emphasis was not solely on winning matches but also on fostering camaraderie and shared learning.

In a bid to restore focus and discipline, the BCCI has decided to restrict the presence of players’ families during overseas tours.

"When your turn doesn’t come for almost three hours because of the sheer number of taxis, you’ve got to do something to pass the time."

Many players fear they could similarly fall victim to inadvertent positive tests through contaminated supplements, medications or the actions of their support teams.

The Australian teams depart for New Delhi this Saturday and will face England in their opening matches on 14 January.

“It’s the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and it’s about Australia and India. I would have been happy to present the trophy with my good friend Allan Border. It shouldn’t matter who won; both names are on the trophy.”

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese celebrated Australia's emphatic series victory over India, taking to social media to commend Pat Cummins and his team.

The chants, aimed at Indian supporters, have reignited discussions about racism in sport, with calls for stricter measures to ensure fan behaviour aligns with the spirit of the game.

What’s made this series even more special is the way young talent has risen to the challenge.