Lungi Ngidi

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South Africa's batsman Janneman Malan (right) is congratulated by his teammate David Miller after the former completed his century during the second One Day International against Australia at Managing Oval in Bloemfontein on Wednesday. AP Photo

Snubbed Janneman Malan clinches South Africa series win over Australia

Australia dismissed for 271 despite 69 runs apiece by captain Aaron Finch and D'Arcy Short

05 Mar 2020 2:18 PM

South Africa pacer Lungi Ngidi picked an acute hamstring muscle injury during the warm-up in the ongoing Mzansi Super League and will miss the opening Test against England. (Photo:AFP)

Lungi Ngidi picks hamstring injury ahead of Tests against England

Ngidi will not be able to play the final of the MSL.

16 Dec 2019 1:24 PM

Lungi Ngidi is a part of the South African side that is touring India and will play for the Africans in the Test series. (Photo: AFP)

Have a look at Lungi Ngidi's hilarious response to Neflix’s ‘Lungi Dance’ post

During his time at Chennai, the song ‘Lungi Dance’ was in full form and he must have had a lot of exposure to the song.

18 Sep 2019 3:56 PM

South Africa’s Andile Phehlukwayo (left) and Faf Du Plessis at a practice session. (Photo: AFP)

Black Caps on safari

Injuries to pacers Dale Steyn and Anrich Norje have hurt the South African bowling unit severely.

19 Jun 2019 2:51 AM

South Africa is bogged down by injuries as their lethal pacer Dale Steyn was ruled out of the tournament and Lungi Ngidi's inclusion will bolster the team's bowling attack. (Photo: AP/PTI)

ICC CWC'19: Lungi Ngidi passes fitness test, gets medically cleared to play versus NZ

Ngidi suffered a hamstring injury in the team's match against Bangladesh on June 2 and he was ruled out for ten days.

18 Jun 2019 9:22 AM

Steyn bowled a couple of overs in the nets but there is still no clarity on his availability for the India game. If Steyn doesn't make it, all rounder Chris Morris could possibly be an ideal replacement candidate. (Photo: BCCI)

Lungi Ngidi unlikely to play vs India , Amla recovering well

Ngidi's ideal replacement should be Dale Steyn provided he gets fit in time.

03 Jun 2019 1:35 PM

Steyn is expected to be fit for Wednesday’s game against India and Du Plessis said every member of the squad needed to start living up to their potential. (Photo: AP)

Du Plessis seeks new plan for South Africa as injuries crop up

Veteran quick Dale Steyn missed the first two matches with a shoulder injury and South Africa were duly thumped by hosts England.

03 Jun 2019 12:52 PM

Ngidi, who was hit for 27 runs in his first four overs, said initially he was bothered by the thought of preventing England from scoring 350. (Photo: AFP)

'South Africa content with bowling effort against England', says Lungi Ngidi

South Africa were thrashed by 104 runs by hosts England in the opening match of the ICC World Cup, which began at The Oval on Thursday.

31 May 2019 12:07 PM

Ever since losing on an abnormal rain rule in the semi-finals of their first World Cup in 1992, the South African players have apparently been cursed in knock-out stages. (Photo: AFP)

ICC 2019 World Cup: South Africa squad and player analysis

The last time the Proteas had managed to win any big tournament was way back in 1998.

24 May 2019 5:44 PM

Ngidi feels England would be carrying the pressure for being the hosts when the two teams meet in the curtain-raiser on May 30 at The Oval. (Photo: AP/PTI)

'It would be a dream come true for me to win the World for South Africa', says Ngidi

India had defeated South Africa without its key players with Faf du Plessis, AB de Villiers and Quinton de Kock all ruled out, to win 5-1.

20 May 2019 10:38 AM

While there was no clarity on when Steyn and Ngidi would get fit, both are expected to travel with the squad to England. (Photo: AFP/ DC)

Rabada to be fit for WC opener vs India; Steyn, Nigidi remains doubtful

Rabada, became IPL's highest wicket-taker with 25 scalps for Delhi Capitals before Cricket South Africa pulled him out.

12 May 2019 6:17 PM

SA pacer Lungi Ngidi celebrates the dismissal of India opener K.L. Rahul. (Photo: AP)

India giddy after Lungi dance

India wobble at 35/3 after losing Kohli early in chase of 287 in second Test.

17 Jan 2018 1:06 AM

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