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IPL auction 2022: I have made more cricketers millionaires than anybody else, but the next IPL auctioneer should be an Indian, says auctioneer Richard Madley

Richard Madley from the IPL auctions? He hosted IPL auctions over a decade, from its opening edition in 2008 to 2018, after which he was replaced by Hugh Edmeades, the current IPL auctioneer. Madley, who became synonymous with the IPL auction, still has the gavel with him which he used for IPL auctions. He is currently an ECB Level-2 cricket umpire in the UK. With less than a day to go now for the IPL Mega Auction 2022, Madley spoke to TimesofIndia.com from England about his long association with the IPL auctions, some interesting facts, anecdotes, and much more... Excerpts....What have you been up to lately?What a pleasure it is to join you today. I'm in remarkably good health. The cricket season hasn't started yet. But I've retrained as an umpire. I'm an ECB Level-2 cricket umpire now. So, no longer playing. But I'm actually comparing umpiring with being an auctioneer, very similar, very similar attributes. I should be in control. I should make sure that Fair Play is carried out throughout the game.

IPL 2022 Auction: A Look Back At IPL's Most Expensive Buys

IPL 2022 mega auction is set to be held in Bengaluru on February 12 and 13. It is one of the most eagerly awaited events of the year, with 590 cricketers to go under the hammer. What makes things more interesting than previous years is the fact that some of the biggest names are available and surely there will be some intense bidding for a few of these stars. Over the years, IPL auctions have thrown a fair few surprises. Last year, Rajasthan Royals broke the bank to avail the services of Chris Morris while Royal Challengers Bangalore splashed the cash on New Zealand all-rounder Kyle Jamieson.

IPL 2022 Mega Auction: When And Where To Watch Live Streaming, Date And Time

IPL 2022 auction live streaming:Drama, excitement, anticipation, heartbreak, ecstasy! It's that time of the year to feel all of it at the same time. Months of planning, talent scouting, hours of hard work is likely to see the light of the day when the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega auction takes place on February 12 and 13 in Bengaluru. 10 franchises – Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals, SunRisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans – will look to build their sides in the two-day long IPL mega auction. 590 cricketers' fate will be decided during the two fateful days in Bengaluru as some young cricketers will become overnight millionaires and household names while some already established mega stars might not find any takers.

IPL 2022 Auction: 5 Players Royal Challengers Bangalore Should Look To Buy

A total of 590 players are set to go under the hammer during the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction, which will be held from February 12 to 13 in Bengaluru. While the already existing eight franchises had retained some players ahead of the auction, the two new teams -- Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans -- had named their three draft picks each last month. Ahead of the IPL auction, the Royal Challengers Bangalore have retained three players -- Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell and Mohammed Siraj -- and will look to strengthen their team at the upcoming event.

IPL Auction 2022: Expect lesser-known cricketers to strike it rich in the IPL auction

The IPL 2022 mega auction of players will start at 11 am in Bangalore on Saturday and will continue the next day. The list has been pruned based on who the franchises want mentioned by the auctioneer when the process begins. Even if one franchise mentions a player, the name must get included in the auction list. From the total 590 players, 370 are Indians, 220 overseas with seven players from associate ICC nations, 228 players are capped and 355 uncapped.

India vs West Indies 3rd ODI: Rohit Sharma & Co. aim for clean sweep against West Indies

With the IPL auctions slated for the weekend in Bangalore, many top players in both teams are likely to be more focused on that than a game which has little context. While much is known about the Indian players, the match offers one final chance for many West Indies players, about whom the franchises would know little, to draw their attention at the last minute. One of those is certainly seam bowling allrounder Odean Smith. The 25-year-old took the wickets of Rishabh Pant and Virat Kohli and then, batting too low down the order at No. 9, hammered a 20-ball 24 in the second ODI. Meanwhile, in another boost for India, opener Shikhar Dhawan is set to return to add some much-needed firepower to their top order. Even though his spot has been under the scanner — with many pointing out that Dhawan will be 37 by the time of the 2023 ODI World Cup — the opener seems to have the confidence of skipper Rohit Sharma.

Big hitters and a superstar namesake: 5 to watch in IPL auction

Some of the world's top cricketers will be among 590 players in the two-day auction for the big-bucks Indian Premier League this weekend.

Watch: Royal Challengers Bangalore's Mike Hesson Reveals Preparations For IPL 2022 Mega Auction

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Director of Cricket and head coach Mike Hesson said that the scouting programme for the mega auction helps the team in knowing the players in-depth. The mega auction for the IPL 2022 season will be held on February 12 and 13 in Bengaluru. "Once the retentions are finished, we find out the remaining purse of all the other teams. It's a continuation of our scouting programme so, there are a number of domestic tournaments taking place and our scouts are out there, feeding back the information to our coaching team. So, a lot of meetings and discussions, watching videos, reaffirming views.

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IPL auction 2022: I have made more cricketers millionaires than anybody else, but the next IPL auctioneer should be an Indian, says auctioneer Richard Madley

IPL 2022 Auction: A Look Back At IPL's Most Expensive Buys

IPL 2022 Mega Auction: When And Where To Watch Live Streaming, Date And Time

IPL 2022 Auction: 5 Players Royal Challengers Bangalore Should Look To Buy

IPL Auction 2022: Expect lesser-known cricketers to strike it rich in the IPL auction

India vs West Indies 3rd ODI: Rohit Sharma & Co. aim for clean sweep against West Indies

Big hitters and a superstar namesake: 5 to watch in IPL auction

Watch: Royal Challengers Bangalore's Mike Hesson Reveals Preparations For IPL 2022 Mega Auction