Cricketing rivalry with India can transform Australia’s view of Southasia – and of itself
The Border-Gavaskar series between India and Australia matters far beyond cricket alone and can update Australian views of Southasia and the Southasian diaspora – if the country cares to pay attention
Indian fans cheer for Jasprit Bumrah during the first Test of the 2024–25 Border-Gavaskar series. Cricket in Australia has expanded to include Southasian spectators who are very different from traditionally white male crowds of yore.
