IPL 2022 Auction: Auctioneer Collapses, Proceedings Halted

Auctioneer Hugh Edmeades collapsed in the middle of the IPL auction on Day 1 of the event.

Proceedings have been halted.

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Wanindu Hasaranga's bidding was going on and he had crossed the Rs 8 crore mark despite having a base price of Rs 1 crore.

Edmeades fell face-first on the floor resulting in an immediate halt of the proceedings.

He had an unfortunate fall due to Postural Hypotension.

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As per reports he is up and fine and is currently seated at a table.

The medical team attended to him immediately after the incident.

According to Star Sports, the auction shall resume at 3.30 pm.

Charu Sharma will continue with the proceedings today.