I wouldn’t have gone to the IPL auction if I hadn’t been healing from a fall at home: Charu Sharma

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Charu Sharma took over the IPL auction at the last minute when auctioneer Hugh Edmeades fell a few hours into the event. Sharma, the seasoned analyst and presenter, speaks with Sriram Veera about how he conducted the huge auction, his tenure with Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2008, and the roles he has performed throughout his extensive career. Charu Sharma, an Indian commentator and anchor, was invited to step in for auctioneer Hugh Edmeades, who collapsed due to Postural Hypotension, forcing the BCCI to seek a quick replacement. In an interview with ESPNcricinfo, Charu Sharma explained how he received a call and was asked whether he could stand in as an auctioneer at the IPL super auction.

Brijesh Patel, the leagues’ Chairman, called Charu Sharma and asked him to come to the ITC Gardenia as soon as possible following the sad occurrence. “Simply put on a suit and come to the ITC Gardenia. Let’s get started, shall we? “Brijesh Patel had said something similar, he recalled. Charu Sharma typically plays golf on Saturday afternoons, but an injury to his shoulder prevented him from participating, and he happened to be at home just in time to attend the auction. “I went there around four months ago, in early October, with some pals late at night, and I took a toss and severely injured my shoulder. It’s ripped in a few spots “Sharma spoke to ESPNcricinfo.