South African speedster Lungisani Ngidi has been sidelined due to an injury, ruling him out of the forthcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season where he was set to play for Delhi Capitals (DC). To fill in for Ngidi, DC has enlisted all-rounder Jake Fraser-McGurk as his replacement.
With 14 IPL appearances and 25 wickets to his credit, Ngidi's absence is a blow for DC. His lower-back injury, sustained recently during the SA20, has necessitated his withdrawal from the upcoming IPL season, leading the Capitals to opt for Fraser-McGurk as a stand-in.
Cricket South Africa confirmed Ngidi's release from Delhi Capitals in light of his ongoing recovery, stating, “Proteas fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has been released by Delhi Capitals for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 as he continues his recovery from a lower back injury.”
The statement further revealed that Ngidi incurred the injury during the SA20 playoffs last month and is currently undergoing rehabilitation under the supervision of Cricket South Africa's medical team and his provincial team, the Momentum Multiply Titans. His anticipated return to action is slated for the latter stages of the ongoing CSA T20 Challenge in April.
Meanwhile, Jake Fraser-McGurk, who has represented Australia in two ODIs, has been roped in by DC at his reserve price of INR 50 Lac. Fraser-McGurk had previously showcased his talent with the Dubai Capitals, DC's franchise, in the ILT20 earlier this year, leaving a significant impression during his stint with the team.
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