Hugh Edmeades Returns For Last Hour Of IPL Sell off In the midst of Standing Applause
Hugh Edmeades, the veteran auctioneer who managed the last hour of the IPL auction; after a severe health crisis on the opening day, received a standing ovation from a packed auditorium. Edmeades, who has conducted over 2700 auctions around the world; slumped inside the ITC Gardenia Hotel’s auction room on Saturday while holding the bidding for Sri Lankan leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga. He was taken to the hospital right away, and he had collapsed owing to “postural hypotension” (low blood pressure).
The BCCI summoned Charu Sharma, a 62-year-old veteran TV broadcaster; who hurried in to stand in for Edmeades and performed an excellent job.
Before the final hour, Sharma returned the auction gavel to its proper owner, Edmeades; who strolled in dressed formally in a sharp suit, drawing applause from all sides.
He thanked Sharma, who received a round of applause as well,;before humorously suggesting that the BCCI install a fence around the podium, which would have prevented him from falling down.
The BCCI had previously tweeted a message from Edmeades; in which he expressed regret for his absence owing to a health scare.
“I’m sorry I won’t be able to meet you in person today. As you can see, I’m alright, but I wouldn’t be able to give 100 percent today; which would be unjust to the BCCI, the IPL, the bids, and, most importantly, the players.
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“I simply want to thank everyone who has offered me good wishes from all around the world; Edmeades said in a video posted by the BCCI.
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“I’m also grateful to Charu (Sharma) for stepping in to bat on such short notice. It’s imperative that the performance go on. I hope to meet you later, but in the meantime, best wishes for today’s bidding “Added he.
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