Who is Lungisani Ngidi?
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Wiki/Overview
| Full Name | Lungisani True-man Ngidi |
| Nickname | Gentle Giant |
| Profession | Cricketer (Right-arm fast bowler) |
| Date of Birth | 29 March, 1996 |
| Place of Birth | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Age (as of 2024) | 28 |
| Father | Jerome Ngidi (An employee in the maintenance department) |
| Mother | Late Rekha Manjrekar |
| Spouse | Pravin Singh |
| Education | Pursuing Degree in Sociology |
| Alma Mater | Hilton College, Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal; University of Pretoria, Pretoria |
| Organization | N/A |
| Known for | Taking 6 wickets for 39 runs on his Test debut against India in 2018, helping South Africa win the match; Being the 23rd South African bowler to take a five-wicket haul on Test debut |
| Residence | K-67, Jangpura Extension, New Delhi |
| Nationality | South African |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Height | 6’4’ |
| Weight | 95kg |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Zodiac Sign | Arises |
Early life
Lungisani Ngidi had a modest upbringing in Durban. He attended Hilton College on a scholarship, where he initially played rugby before shifting his focus to cricket. His mother worked as a domestic worker, while his father was a maintenance worker at a local school.
Career
Lungisani Ngidi made an instant impact on his Test debut in 2018, taking 6/39 against India to become the 23rd South African to take a five-wicket haul on debut. He has represented South Africa in all formats, taking over 50 wickets in Tests and ODIs each. Lungisani Ngidi has been a key part of South Africa’s pace attack and has also played in the IPL for franchises like Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals. In 2020, he won South Africa’s ODI and T20I Cricketer of the Year awards for his impressive performances.
Education
Lungisani Ngidi attended Hilton College School on a scholarship, where he initially focused on rugby before shifting to cricket. After graduating from Hilton, he enrolled for a Bachelor of Social Sciences degree in Industrial Sociology at the University of Pretoria.
Family and Affairs
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Appearance
Lungisani Ngidi has an imposing physical presence, standing tall at 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm). He has a muscular build befitting a fast bowler, with black hair and eyes.
Achievements
Lungisani Ngidi has achieved several milestones in his young international career so far. He made an instant impact by taking 6/39 on his Test debut against India in 2018, becoming the 23rd South African to take a five-fer on debut. He was named Africa T20 Cup Player of the Year in 2016 and went on to win South Africa’s ODI and T20I Cricketer of the Year awards in 2020. Lungisani Ngidi was also the fastest South African to 50 ODI wickets, achieving the feat in just 26 matches in 2020. He has taken three five-wicket hauls in Tests and one each in ODIs and T20Is. Lungisani Ngidi was named one of Cricketers of the Year at the 2018 South African Cricket Annual Awards.
Money Factor
| Net Worth | N/A |
| Salary / Income | N/A |
Trivia & Facts
- He wanted to be a rugby player in his childhood but had to give it up due to frequent injuries.
- He received coaching from former Zimbabwe all-rounder Neil Johnson during his school days.
- His hobbies include swimming, watching football (supports Atlético Madrid), and movies.
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