Hugh Edmeades Bengaluru/UNI: IPL auctioneer Hugh Edmeades has returned for the final set of bidding here on Sunday.
Edmeades was welcomed with a standing ovation by all the members of 10 franchises present at the 2022 IPL mega auction.
How heartening it is to see Mr. Hugh Edmeades - the IPL Auctioneer - back on the podium! 😊 👏
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) February 13, 2022
A round of applause for Mr. Charu Sharma, who took over the Auction proceedings in the absence of Mr. Hugh Edmeades. 👏 👏#TATAIPLAuction @TataCompanies pic.twitter.com/d2AlKH2PYo
The IPL auctioneer had an unfortunate fall due to postural hypotension on Day 1 of the auction.
The medical team attended to him immediately after the incident. Charu Sharma replaced Edmeades and carried the auction proceedings on Day 1.
Sharma also conducted the bidding on Day 2 before Edmeades returned for the final session.
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