The team mistakenly acquired an Indian player who had never played before Shashank Singh With a base price of Rs 20 lakh, only to realize their mistake after the auctioneer completed the bidding.
Here’s what happened:
The confusion arose during the hasty round of the auction when the auctioneer, Malika Sagarannounced and called out the name of 32-year-old Shashank Singh, an all-rounder who represents Chhattisgarh in domestic cricket.
Despite the mix-up, the co-owner of PBKS Preity Zinta After a short discussion with her team members, she raised the paddle, securing Shashank’s purchase.
However, as the auction moved to the next group of players, PBKS realized their mistake and informed the auctioneer that they had confused Shashank with another player.
The auctioneer denied retracting
Trying to correct the error, owners of PBKS Nice valley Preity Zinta expressed their desire to re-enter Shashank in the auction.
However, IPL auction regulations state that once the hammer confirms a purchase, the transaction is completed and cannot be reversed.
Auction pressure
This incident added a unique twist to the IPL auction, highlighting the challenges and pressures teams face in a fast-paced bidding environment.
The accidental purchase of the “wrong player” became a noteworthy moment during the auction proceedings.
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(With inputs from IANS)