[Watch] IPL 2022 Auction Halted Midway After Auctioneer Hugh Edmeades Collapses

Bengaluru: The IPL 2022 auction had to be stopped mid-way after the auctioneer Hugh Edmeades collapsed during the mega auction here on Saturday.

Edmeades collapsed on stage while the bidding was on for Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga. He fell face first on the floor, stated reports.

According to reports, a medical team is attending to Edmeades, said BCCI and added that he is stable now. It is suspected to be a case of low blood sugar, BCCI told reporters.

Meanwhile, the auction is scheduled to begin post-lunch at 3.30 pm.

Earlier, the auction began at 12 PM on Saturday with Shikhar Dhawan becoming the first player to be sold (to Punjab Kings for ₹8.25 crore). Among Marquee Players, Shreyas Iyer was the most expensive buy with Kolkata Knight Riders spending ₹12.25 crore for his signature.

A number of high profile players including ‘Mr IPL’ Suresh Raina, Steve Smith, David Miller, and Shakib Al Hasan remained unsold in the first round of bidding.

Harshal Patel, who won the Purple Cap in the 2021 edition of the tournament, became the second player to breach double-figures in the auction, fetching ₹10.75 crore as he returned to the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

India batter Manish Pandey was picked by Lucknow Super Giants for ₹4.6 crore. Windies left-handed batter Shimron Hetmyer was bought by Rajasthan Royals for ₹8.5 crore. India batter Robin Uthappa was acquired by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for ₹2 crore.

Earlier, Proteas pacer Kagiso Rabada was acquired by Punjab Kings for ₹9.25 crore while Kiwi pacer Trent Boult was sold to Rajasthan Royals for ₹8 crore. India pacer Mohammed Shami was also picked up by Gujarat Titans for ₹6.25 crore.