Overview
- Lungi Ngidi fell while back‑pedalling for a catch against Punjab Kings, hit his head on the turf, and left the field on a stretcher for hospital checks.
- Hemang Badani said Ngidi did not respond to simple commands for several minutes as medical staff worked on him near the boundary.
- Badani praised team physio Craig for getting Ngidi into an ambulance quickly, and scans later showed no major injury.
- Concussion protocol kept Ngidi out of subsequent games against Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals as staff monitored his recovery.
- Cleared to return, Ngidi bowled four overs for 1 for 30 against Chennai Super Kings, and his availability remains a selection focus for Delhi’s upcoming fixtures.