Charu Sharma Replaces Hugh Edmeades After Auctioneer Collapses Midway During IPL 2022 Mega Auction
While taking bids for Wanindu Hasaranga, Edmeades appeared to lose consciousness and collapse on the floor. The auction was halted and a lunch break was taken. It was also reported that Edmeades is doing fine now but would not be able to continue for the remainder of the day.
Popular presenter Charu Sharma would take over the duties of the auctioneer at the IPL 2022 Auction on Day 1 after Hugh Edmeades collapsed midway a while ago. The auction was halted after the shocking incident.
See IPL's Tweet:
Mr. Hugh Edmeades, the IPL Auctioneer, had an unfortunate fall due to Postural Hypotension during the IPL Auction this afternoon.
The medical team attended to him immediately after the incident & he is stable. Mr. Charu Sharma will continue with the Auction proceedings today. pic.twitter.com/cQ6JbRjj1P
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) February 12, 2022
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