Bidding was ongoing for Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga when Edmeades suddenly collapsed at his podium on Saturday at the venue in Bengaluru. A medical team was able to provide him with assistance immediately, with the IPL later confirming that the collapse was due to postural hypotension, which is a drop in blood pressure.
Presenter Charu Sharma conducted the remainder of the day’s auction when it eventually resumed. Former IPL auctioneer Richard Madley provided another updated on Edmeades’ condition, writing on Twitter: “Have just spoken to my friend Hugh Edmeades – who says he feels fine and will resume #IPLMegaAuction2022 in the morning. He thanks you all for your kind wishes.”
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
Edmeades is a veteran auctioneer who was first hired by the BCCI to conduct the 2019 IPL auction. IPL teams were quick to send Edmeades their well wishes and express their relief that he was fit and healthy after the dramatic incident.
We wish a speedy recovery to the IPL Auctioneer Mr. Hugh Edmeades 💙
Meanwhile, Mr. Charu Sharma will continue the auction proceedings today.#OneFamily #MumbaiIndians #IPLAuction @IPL pic.twitter.com/zySjhKiw7L
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) February 12, 2022
We wish auctioneer Hugh Edmeades a swift recovery. The #IPLAuction will resume at 3:30pm after the Lunch Break. #OrangeArmy #ReadyToRise
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) February 12, 2022
We are happy to let everyone know Hugh is stable, and is being looked after by the #IPL medical team. Charu Sharma will be filling in for him as the auctioneer, as we resume the #IPLAuction 💜
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) February 12, 2022
