ICC Suspends Lungi Ngidi, Mitchell Starc Remains Unavailable for Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals did not plan to play Kyle Jamieson and Dushmantha Chameera against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, but they had no choice. The team wanted Lungi Ngidi and Mitchell Starc to play, but both were not available.
Delhi Capitals Face Setback as Ngidi Ruled Out and Starc Still Unavailable
Ngidi, one of Delhi’s top bowlers, got hurt on April 25 in an unlucky way. He was running back to take a catch, missed the ball, and hit his head on the ground. He was taken off the field on a stretcher and rushed to the hospital. The good news is he is safe. He had some neck pain and a headache, but scans were normal, so doctors sent him home after a few hours.
🚨 BAD NEWS FOR DC 🚨. 💔
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- Lungi Ngidi ruled out the next couple Matches due to unusual injury.
- Get Well Soon Lungi Ngidi 🙏 pic.twitter.com/XVJQ5Bk3Kb
Delhi wanted him to play the next match, and Ngidi was also ready. But the International Cricket Council did not allow it. As per ICC rules, a player with a concussion must rest for at least 7 days. So, he will miss the match against RCB and also the game against Rajasthan Royals.
On the other side, Starc joined the Delhi team on April 25 before the Punjab Kings match. But he is still not ready to play. Reports say Cricket Australia has not given him permission yet. That is why he did not play against RCB. However, he may come back for the next match in a few days.
