Delhi Capitals fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has been discharged from the hospital after suffering a head injury in the match against Punjab Kings. All scans have come normal. Doctors have advised rest and they have returned to the team hotel.
Sports: Delhi Capitals fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has been discharged from the hospital on Saturday night. This incident happened during the IPL match played in Delhi, where he was playing against Punjab Kings.
While trying to take a catch in the second over of the innings, Ngidi jumped in the air and fell on the ground on his head due to loss of balance. This scene was extremely worrying for the players and spectators present on the field.
Relief in medical examination, no serious injury
The medical team reached the field immediately after the fall and provided first aid. After this he was taken to the hospital in an ambulance with the help of a stretcher.
His CT scan and other tests were conducted under the supervision of a neurosurgeon at the hospital. Doctors confirmed that no serious injuries were found in his spinal cord or brain. After a few hours of observation, his condition was found stable and he was discharged. At present he has been advised to take rest.
chaos on the field
After the incident, there was immediately an atmosphere of chaos on the field. Both Delhi Capitals coach Hemang Badani and Punjab Kings coach Ricky Ponting immediately reached out to the player.
Teammates Tristan Stubbs and David Miller also reached out to him. Ngidi was conscious at the time and was talking to the medical staff, which brought relief.
Transported to hospital through green corridor
Seeing the critical condition of Ngidi, Delhi Police took immediate action and created a green corridor from Arun Jaitley Stadium to BLK Max Super Specialty Hospital.
Despite heavy traffic, the ambulance was taken to the hospital in just 11 minutes. This green corridor was created to ensure faster transportation in emergency situations and is commonly used in critical situations such as organ transplants.
Difficult to play in the next match
Doctors have advised Ngidi to take complete rest for a few days. In such a situation, it is considered almost impossible for him to play in the next match. The team management does not want to take any risk regarding his fitness.
Mitchell Starc may return
According to reports, Australia’s experienced fast bowler Mitchell Starc can be included in the team in place of Ngidi. Starc was not available in the initial matches due to fitness reasons, but now he is said to be ready to return.
There is a possibility that he may get a place in the playing eleven in the upcoming match, which will strengthen the bowling unit of the team.
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