The rivalry between India and Australia flared up during a recent match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), where Virat Kohli and Travis Head exchanged barbs, culminating in Kohli ignoring Head during the post-match handshake. This incident drew parallels to the infamous 1981 MCG Test, where Sunil Gavaskar almost withdrew his team after a contentious LBW decision. Speaking on the Midwicket Stories talk-show, Gavaskar, who captained India during that match, stated that the current incident lacks the intensity of the 1981 walk-off, emphasizing that 'nothing similar happened.' He reflected on the heated nature of international cricket, noting that modern technology like stump mics exposes more on-field interactions than in the past. Gavaskar's anger in 1981 was directed not at the umpire's decision but at the aggressive response from Australian players, particularly Dennis Lillee, after a successful opening partnership with Chetan Chauhan. Ultimately, India triumphed in that match, securing their third Test win on Australian soil, a significant achievement for Gavaskar's captaincy.