IPL 2022 auction paused as auctioneer Hugh Edmeades collapses during bidding

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IPL 2022 auction paused as auctioneer Hugh Edmeades collapses during bidding
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The on-going Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 auction has been put on hold for a while as auctioneer Hugh Edmeades collapsed on the floor. As of now, not much details are available on the condition of Edmeades. The IPL auction will resume again at 3:30 p.m., the organisers said.
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The franchise owners and support staff called for medical attention after the auctioneer collapsed in the auction room.

"Hoping Hugh Edmeades is fine. Lunch break taken at the Auction," said RCB in a tweet.

Later, IPL organisers also gave an update on Edmeades' health.

"Our auctioneer is stable. The medical guys are attending to him. He should be back for the IPL auction in the next set. Regarding the update on Hugh Edmeades, we will continue to give updates regarding his health and well-being," one of the organisers said.

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(With inputs from IANS)

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