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Xtra Time Web Desk: The ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia has already delivered thrilling cricket, keeping fans glued to the action. Even Rahul Dravid, former India captain and Rajasthan Royals' head coach, couldn't resist tracking the series despite being in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to strategize for the IPL mega auction.

In a video shared by Rajasthan Royals' official handle, Dravid is seen catching up on the developments from the first Test at Optus Stadium, Perth. The clip begins with someone celebrating Marnus Labuschagne's dismissal on Day 1. When the score of 47/6 is mentioned, Dravid eagerly asks, "Yeah? Who's out?" On hearing "Labuschagne," he promptly inquires about the bowler responsible.

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Difficult to not keep up with scores when it’s Day 1 of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/d9qUdkZDoh

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) November 22, 2024

Rajasthan Royals captioned the video, “Difficult to not keep up with scores when it’s Day 1 of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy,” showcasing the allure of the high-stakes series.

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Meanwhile, Dravid is in Jeddah for Rajasthan Royals’ auction preparations. The franchise has retained six core players, including Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Shimron Hetmyer, ahead of the mega auction scheduled for November 24 and 25.

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy continues to enthrall, proving irresistible even to those deeply engrossed in other cricketing commitments.