IPL 2022: Watch - Auction Held Up After Auctioneer Hugh Edmeades Collapses On Stage
The ongoing IPL 2022 mega auction came to a standstill on Saturday as the auctioneer, Hugh Edmeades, collapsed on stage, with the broadcast being cut off soon after.
The lunch break was taken as well with the shocked franchise owners and team members looking on. A battle was going on for Sri Lankan leg-spinner, Wanindu Hasaranga when the incident took place.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) were involved in a heated bidding war for Hasaranga. Neither of them backed down with the price reaching INR 10 crores.
While PBKS co-owner, Ness Wadia, was hesitant, he continued to raise the paddle, and the bids carried on. RCB was firm on bringing back Hasaranga, who barely played any games in the IPL 2021 season as he had to return to national duty.
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In the process, a loud thud went off in the background with the members looking on. A man was lying on the ground and it was later confirmed that it was the auctioneer, Edmeades, who had collapsed. The reason for the same is unknown at the moment.
According to latest reports, The auctioneer, Hugh Edmeades is doing fine after getting assistance from the medical team.
Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer was the most expensive player so far, going to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for a whopping INR 12.25 crores. Harshal Patel was the next most sought player, going to RCB for INR 10.75 cr.
