Lungi Ngidi - (Source: IPL)
In a signficiant development, IPL has provided an official update on Lungi Ngidi. For the unversed, South Africa international left Arun Jaitley Stadium in Ambulance following a nasty head injury.
In the match between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings, Lungi Ngidi hurt his neck and head while attempting a catch. In a first, ambulance had to be called on the field as Ngidi was unable to walk off the field on his own.
It was a brutal injury and left everyone worried for him. However, in the latest events, IPL has dropped a positive update on the right-arm seamer.
Lungi Ngidi To Be Discharged Soon
IPL confirmed that the injury is not as serious as earlier thought. Further, Lungi Ngidi will be discharged soon from the hospital.
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"Lungisani Ngidi of Delhi Capitals hit his head on the ground while attempting to take a catch during his team’s match against Punjab Kings. He was shifted to the hospital in an ambulance as he complained of a headache and neck pain. Ngidi is stable and is due to be discharged shortly from the hospital," wrote IPL in official statement.
What Happened To Lungi Ngidi?
On the 3rd ball of the 3rd over, Priyansh Arya mistimed a shot high in the air. Lungi Ngidi was the nearest man to the ball, but misjudged it and fell back while attempting the catch.
Notably, Ngidi hit his head very badly on the ground and couldn't even get up. The physios of both teams quickly rushed to the field. The doctors checked him and quickly called for a stretcher.
In a first, an ambulance was called on the ground to carry the player to the nearest hospital. Everyone in the ground were tensed. Ngidi was put on a neckband, following which he was transferred on the ambulance.
Things look nasty for Lungi Ngidi and what was good to see was that both teams were praying for his quick recovery.
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Delhi Capitals Lose vs PBKS In Ngidi's Absence
Punjab Kings scripted history as they chased down the highest total in the history of IPL. Notably, Delhi Capitals, batting first, put 264 runs on the board. PBKS were asked to beat their own record and the Shreyas Iyer-led side did it in style.
The Kings chased down the target in just 18.5 overs, a feat which has never before achieved in IPL. With the defeat, Capitals are still on the 6th place on the table with 6 points in seven matches.
Delhi missed Lungi Ngidi on this track where bowlers were going for runs all across the park. Ngidi has used his slower ones to decieve the batters and Axar Patel missed him a lot. Vipraj Nigam replaced him as an impact sub, but he was underwhelming.
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