Rahul Dravid can’t resist keeping an eye on the Perth Test in preparation for the IPL 2025 auction | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: The record-breaking opening day of the first Test between India and Australia in Perth not only left fans on edge but also caught the attention of the former captain and head coach. Rahul Dravid.
Dravid, now head coach Rajasthan Royals and busy preparing for the IPL 2025 mega auction, was seen in a video posted by the franchise on its X handle asking about the match score.
“It’s hard not to follow the results when it’s the first day of the tournament. Border-Gavaskar Trophy“,” RR signed the post.

India made a remarkable comeback from being dismissed for 150, taking seven wickets in the final session to take a strong lead on an eventful opening day in Perth.
The hosts were in deep trouble at 67-7 at stumps after stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah’s exceptional bowling devastated the Australian line-up. He finished the day with an impressive 4-17.
Australia were 83 runs behind and faced the possibility of recording their lowest score against India, which currently stands at 83 since their 1981 match.
Alex Carey is undefeated on 19 and Mitchell Stark six doesn’t work.
After opting to bat, the visitors were rocked in their innings, which was no match for the hosts’ lethal attack as Josh Hazlewood took 4-29.