IPL 2026: Lungi Ngidi's First Public Comments After Head Injury in DC vs PBKS Clash Lungi Ngidi, the South African fast bowler, took to Instagram to share his first public update following a severe head and neck injury sustained during the IPL 2026 match between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The incident, which left the player momentarily unconscious, sparked immediate concern among fans and teammates. Ngidi expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support, stating, “Thank you for the messages, all good,” while sharing a personal story to ease worries about his condition. The injury occurred in the third over of Punjab Kings’ innings, when Ngidi attempted to catch a lofted shot from Priyansh Arya. As he stretched to retrieve the ball, he lost his balance and fell heavily on the back of his head and neck. The impact caused the match to halt for over 10 minutes as medical staff and players rushed to his aid. Ngidi was stretchered off the field and transported to BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital in Delhi for evaluation. The severity of the fall prompted the IPL to confirm his stability and eventual discharge from the hospital. Delhi Capitals co-owner Kiran Kumar Grandhi visited the hospital to check on Ngidi’s condition, underscoring the team’s concern. Despite the alarming incident, the match resumed with Vipraj Nigam stepping in as a concussion substitute. Punjab Kings ultimately completed a historic chase of 265, with KL Rahul’s record-breaking 152 and a 126-run opening stand between Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya playing pivotal roles. Shreyas Iyer’s 71 further highlighted the team’s resilience in securing the victory. Ngidi’s injury has raised questions about player safety and the importance of addressing mental health post-injury.#arun_jaitley_stadium #delhi_capitals #punjab_kings #lungi_ngidi #blk_max_super_speciality_hospital
