IPL 2022 Auctioneer Hugh Edmeades collapses: Details here
In what comes as a disturbing piece of news, IPL 2022 Auctioneer Hugh Edmeades has collapsed midway through the event. The proceedings have been put on hold for now. While early lunch has been taken, an official update on Edmeades' health is yet to be out. The 2022 IPL auction commenced with the marquee set of players on Saturday. Here are further details.
How did the incident transpire?
Auctioneer Hugh Edmeades dramatically collapsed while bidding for Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga was on. The auction had to be paused thereafter. As far as Hasaranga is concerned, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are still in the lead at Rs. 10.75 crore.
A look at the latest developments
As per reports, Edmeades suffered low blood pressure while presenting. It is understood that he is stable for now. According to cricket presenter Gautam Bhimani, it "was a physical fall no internal issues". Star sports, on Twitter, wrote, "The auctioneer, Hugh Edmeades is feeling better and his health situation is being monitored." The auction will resume shortly.
Charu Sharma named make-shift Auctioneer
In another development, the Indian Premier League has appointed broadcaster Charu Sharma as the make-shift Auctioneer for the rest of Day 1. It remains to be seen if he continues to fill in for Edmeades on Sunday (Day 2).
KKR picked Shreyas Iyer for Rs. 12.5 crore
Indian middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer remains the biggest buy of the day so far. He earned a staggering deal of Rs. 12.5 crore after the teams got into a bidding war for him. KKR had the last laugh, handing Iyer a mega deal. Iyer was released by Delhi after the 2021 season. Rishabh Pant had replaced him as captain in the first half.
