Lungi Ngidi provides a reassuring update after a head injury during DC vs PBKS IPL 2026 clash. The pacer thanks fans as he recovers following a scary on-field incident.
Delhi Capitals pacer Lungi Ngidi has been discharged from hospital and returned to the team hotel in New Delhi, with sources confirming that the South African is “doing well” after a frightening on-field collision during the IPL clash against Punjab Kings.
Delhi Capitals’ Lungi Ngidi is stable after a scary head injury, with Venugopal Rao confirming it is “not serious” during IPL 2026 clash vs PBKS.
With Shubman Gill making a much-anticipated return after recovering from an injury, all eyes were on him.
The 29-year-old, who had a rather ordinary outing on Day 1, made a dramatic impact on Day 2 by picking up three crucial wickets, including the prized scalp of Steve Smith for 13, a moment he considers among the finest of his career.
Earlier, Lungi Ngidi had asked the South African board to show solidarity for the Black Lives Matter movement but had faced criticism from some of the players.
The 'Black Lives Matter' movement gained momentum after the death of an African-American man named George Floyd.
Ngidi feels that he can still do a lot better than what he has done since making a return to the international arena.
Chasing 272, opener Malan remained unbeaten at 129 as the Proteas eased home with nine balls to spare at the Mangaung Oval on Wednesday night.
Sisanda Magala, who was also at the camp and named in the ODI squad, has not yet met the fitness requirements and will continue to work with fitness trainer Tumi Masekela, targeting the three-match Twenty20 International series that takes place after the ODIs.
