“It is the best series of this era, just as we used to look at West Indies playing in Australia or England as the best of the 1980s. We do not talk about those series now, because West Indies have faded. If Australia and India put together another generation or two of competition like this, perhaps we can have the “greatest rivalry” conversation. For now, give me a break,” Vaughan added.

India has not lost a series against Australia since 2014/15 both home and away. England on the other hand since the 2010/11 series when they have last beaten Australia away from home in a series could not be much of a match for them Down Under. In their own backyard though the series has been more competitive England has only managed to draw the last two series.a

“What I will concede is that, in this generation, Australia and India have been the best two teams, and have consistently provided the most entertaining series. The Ashes have been thrilling in England, but one-sided Down Under. India have won the past four series (all of which have been four matches) 2-1, which shows that competition has been decent in both countries, even if India have the edge,” Vaughan further wrote.