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Lungi Ngidi Injured While Fielding, Leaves the Field in an Ambulance: Delhi Capitals' formidable bowler, Lungi Ngidi, sustained an injury while fielding. The team physio rushed onto the field to assess his condition; subsequently, an ambulance was summoned to the ground, and he was taken off the field. The severity of Ngidi's injury remains unknown at this time. Initially, he was observed speaking with the doctor. Punjab Kings coach Ricky Ponting also arrived on the field.
Lungi Ngidi suffers a severe head injury
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During the IPL match between Delhi and Punjab, South African fast bowler Lungi Ngidi suffered a severe head injury while fielding, following which he was carried off the field on a stretcher.
How did Lungi Ngidi get injured?
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The incident occurred during the third over, when Ngidi—playing for the Delhi Capitals—attempted to take a catch while running in from the mid-off position. While attempting to field a shot played by batsman Priyansh Arya, he misjudged the trajectory of the ball; losing his balance, he fell heavily to the ground. As he fell, the back of his head struck the ground with significant force.
Immediately following the incident, players and support staff present on the field rushed to his aid. Several players, including Kuldeep Yadav and David Miller, appeared visibly concerned. The team physio arrived promptly and administered immediate medical attention to Ngidi.
Lungi Ngidi taken off the field via ambulance
Given the gravity of the situation, the medical team fitted him with a neck brace and called for a stretcher. Shortly thereafter, an ambulance arrived on the field, and he was transported off the ground. A reassuring sign was that, while receiving treatment, Ngidi was observed speaking with the doctors, indicating that his condition was stable. During this time, Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting also made his way onto the field. Dushmantha Chameera came in as a concussion substitute to replace Ngidi.
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