Written By: Devadyuti Das | Updated: Apr 28, 2026, 5:21 PM
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In these collection of pictures, we find out all about the big blow for Delhi Capitals over availability of pacer Lungi Ngidi in the IPL 2026 season.
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South Africa pacer Lungi Ngidi was signed up for Rs 2 crore by Delhi Capitals ahead o IPL 2026 season.
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Delhi Capitals pacer Lungi Ngidi hurt his head badly in IPL 2026 match vs Punjab Kings at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday.
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Lungi Ngidi lost his consciousness during the match and had to be admitted at Max Hospital in Rajendra Nagar. He was later discharged and joined his team at the hotel in New Delhi.
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Lungi Ngidi will be unavailable for Delhi Capitals next match vs Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on Friday as well. The ICC mandates a mandatory seven-day stand-down for any player diagnosed with a concussion.
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Delhi Capitals have to follow ICC guidelines with regards to Lungi Ngidi's injury. According to Cricbuzz website, DC will abide by these rules even though IPL 2026 Playing Conditions don't mandate it.
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Delhi Capitals pacer Lungi Ngidi had claimed 7 wickets in 7 matches before his injury at an average of 29.42. Overall he has picked up 36 wickets in his IPL career in 23 matches at an average of 20.41.
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Mitchell Starc will be available to play for Delhi Capitals from May 1. DC skipper Axar Patel informed that Starc has got NOC to play in IPL 2026 from May 1. Starc could come in to replace Ngidi in next match vs Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur.
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