Mallika Sagar, the first Indian woman auctioneer at Christie's in NY, made headlines as the IPL's first woman auctioneer. She wore sneakers for the first time in her career during the seven-hour auction in Dubai. Sagar grew up with a love for art and architecture, majoring in art history in college. She trained at Christie's and has been auctioning for over two decades. Sagar emphasizes the hard work and commitment required in the glamorous yet demanding field of auctioneering. She has recently auctioned sports personalities and participated in charity auctions to raise funds for various causes.