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NDTV
2 hours ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Ahead Of WTC Final vs Australia, Lungi Ngidi Hopes For Change In "Landscape Of Cricket" In South Africa
South Africa's crafty quick Lungi Ngidi hopes to turn his dream into reality by bringing the World Test Championship mace back home, a moment that could change the "landscape in cricket" in his nation. South Africa's decades of agony stemming from their shortcomings in lifting the ICC title could finally come to a sweet end in the upcoming WTC final against the defending champions, Australia, which is scheduled to kick off on Wednesday. The Proteas stood a whisker away from ending their torment but floundered in the T20 World Cup final against India last year. With seven victories on the trot, South Africa finds itself in a position with one more shot at silverware. "I don't think I can put it into words, to be honest. We've come close over the last couple of years now with other different tournaments. For me, this is the ultimate form of cricket, and to be able to bring this back home would be a dream come true," Ngidi told ICC Digital. "I don't want to jinx anything, but it would be awesome. I think it could change the landscape of cricket in South Africa and just bring that focus back to red-ball cricket," he added. During the buildup to the tournament, Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen grabbed the headlines and enjoyed the warmth of the limelight. But Ngidi has been bolstering his preparations and feels ready to thrive in the challenge that lies ahead. "I feel very ready as I have had a lot of time to prepare for this. It's any cricketer's dream to play at Lord's. I've been blessed with the opportunity before, playing England at Lord's, and that was quite something for me with the nerves and the excitement," he said. "But coming back this time around, the nerves are a lot more settled. There is obviously a big title on the line, but the beautiful thing about Test cricket is the process pretty much remains the same and having that consistency helps me relax as a player," he added. South Africa squad: Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Dane Paterson, Keshav Maharaj, Senuran Muthusamy. Australia squad: Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon, Matt Kuhnemann. Travelling reserve: Brendan Doggett.
India Gazette
2 hours ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
"Could change landscape of cricket in South Africa": Lungi Ngidi underscores significance of potential WTC triumph
London [UK], June 9 (ANI): South Africa's crafty quick Lungi Ngidi hopes to turn his dream into reality by bringing the World Test Championship mace back home, a moment that could change the 'landscape in cricket' in his nation. South Africa's decades of agony stemming from their shortcomings in lifting the ICC title could finally come to a sweet end in the upcoming WTC final against the defending champions, Australia, which is scheduled to kick off on Wednesday. The Proteas stood a whisker away from ending their torment but floundered in the T20 World Cup final against India last year. With seven victories on the trot, South Africa finds itself in a position with one more shot at silverware. 'I don't think I can put it into words, to be honest. We've come close over the last couple of years now with other different tournaments. For me, this is the ultimate form of cricket, and to be able to bring this back home would be a dream come true,' Ngidi told ICC Digital. 'I don't want to jinx anything, but it would be awesome. I think it could change the landscape of cricket in South Africa and just bring that focus back to red-ball cricket,' he added. During the buildup to the tournament, Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen grabbed the headlines and enjoyed the warmth of the limelight. But Ngidi has been bolstering his preparations and feels ready to thrive in the challenge that lies ahead. 'I feel very ready as I have had a lot of time to prepare for this. It's any cricketer's dream to play at Lord's. I've been blessed with the opportunity before, playing England at Lord's, and that was quite something for me with the nerves and the excitement,' he said. 'But coming back this time around, the nerves are a lot more settled. There is obviously a big title on the line, but the beautiful thing about Test cricket is the process pretty much remains the same and having that consistency helps me relax as a player,' he added. South Africa squad: Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Dane Paterson, Keshav Maharaj, Senuran Muthusamy. Australia squad: Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon, Matt Kuhnemann. Travelling reserve: Brendan Doggett. (ANI)
Int'l Cricket Council
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Proteas quick ready to spoil Australia's party at WTC25 Final
By Jonathan Healy, at Lord's Ngidi went through his paces during an intense training session at Lord's on Sunday and the talented 29-year-old appears primed for the one-off Test again the Aussies at the Home of Cricket . "I feel very ready as I have had a lot of time to prepare for this," Ngidi told ICC Digital . "It's any cricketer's dream to play at Lord's. I've been blessed with the opportunity before, playing England at Lord's and that was quite something for me with the nerves and the excitement. "But coming back this time around, the nerves are a lot more settled. There is obviously a big title on the line, but the beautiful thing about Test cricket is the process pretty much remains the same and having that consistency helps me relax as a player." It was Rabada that proved the match-winner in South Africa's last visit to Lord's, with the star quick claiming a five-wicket haul in the first innings as the Proteas crushed England by an innings and 12 runs inside two and a half days. Ngidi reflected on his memorable first visit to the iconic London venue and believes Rabada could be primed to produce another scintillating spell this time around in the Ultimate Test. "The last time we were here, I knew that he (Rabada) wanted to get his name on the honours board," Ngidi said. "The best way for me to help him in terms of doing that was to be as consistent and as patient as I could be with the lines that I bowled and not trying to be too extravagant. "But I knew that with the way he bowls, wickets are going to come at some stage. For me, it was just to keep it quiet on the other end. Just understanding that before we went onto the field, my job was already pretty clear.' South Africa and Australia prepare for the WTC25 Final The finalists are prepping up for the Ultimate Test as the countdown for June 11 begins. South Africa have come close to breaking their long drought in Men's ICC tournaments in recent times, with the side having reached the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup last year and then knocked out of the ICC Champions Trophy at the semi-final stage earlier this year. Ngidi thinks his side are capable of defeating Australia and ending their long wait without a major trophy and believes the impact on cricket in South Africa could be huge if they do claim the mace at Lord's. "I don't think I can put it into words, to be honest," Ngidi said. "We've come close over the last couple of years now with other different tournaments. For me, this is the ultimate form of cricket and to be able to bring this back home would be a dream come true. "I don't want to jinx anything, but it would be awesome. I think it could change the landscape of cricket in South Africa and Just bring that focus back to red-ball cricket." ICC World Test Championship Final, 2025NewsICC World Test Championship
Economic Times
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Economic Times
IPL 2025: RCB signs on Blessing Muzarabani for Rs 75 lakh as Lungi Ngidi leaves for WTC
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) announced Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani as the replacement for Lungi Ngidi for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. RCB will be signing Muzarabani for Rs 75 lakh. Ngidi, 29, left the franchise to join South Africa's squad for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia next month. He featured once for RCB this season, taking three crucial wickets against Chennai Super Kings on May 3, helping his team secure a narrow two-run victory. Muzarabani, a 28-year-old fast bowler will be eligible for selection from May 26, just ahead of RCB's last league game against the Lucknow Super Giants on May 27. RCB took to social media to introduce their new recruit: 'Standing at 6'8', bowling from a higher trajectory — Muzarabani is truly a Blessing to have in the side. Pace, bounce, and that steep angle — make him hard to score off, and he's adding all the skills to our attack!' The team also confirmed that Ngidi will continue to be available for RCB's next home game before departing for the WTC final. The Zimbabwean speedster has an impressive T20 international record, having played 70 matches and taken 78 wickets. He also brings experience from 12 Test matches and 55 One Day Internationals (ODIs). Meanwhile, RCB are currently without Josh Hazlewood, their highest wicket-taker this season, who is sidelined with a shoulder injury. The rest of the overseas contingent has returned to the squad after the recent break. However, Jacob Bethell, another overseas player, is set to leave ahead of RCB's penultimate league fixture to join his national team for the WTC. This means RCB will have to navigate their final games with some key players absent, making strategic adjustments crucial as they eye a strong finish to the season.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
6'8" fast bowler joins RCB after Lungi Ngidi set to part ways for National team duty
The Bangalore franchise will make use of the 6'8" bowler in the final league game and playoff stages (Image via X/@cricbuzz & RCBTweets) As the 2025 Indian Premier League season finally picks up pace after an 8-day delay, teams are forced to manoeuvre their way out of the tight schedule. Several players have prior commitments to their respective national teams, and will be forced to part ways with their sides prematurely. One such star is Royal Challengers Bangalore's Lungi Ngidi, who will not play any part in RCB 's efforts in the playoffs. The South African will leave RCB to play for the Proteas, who have games lined up in June. In a post on X however, the Challengers clarified that Ngidi will continue to be available for their final home game of the season against Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 23 at the Chinnaswamy. ILT20: Andy Flower praises Muzarabani, Ayaan Khan after Gulf Giants' win over Knight Riders Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Ngidi's replacement, the 28-year-old right arm fast medium pacer - Blessing Muzarabani, will join the franchise for a sum of 75 lakhs. Towering in at 6 feet 8 inches, the Zimbabwean has claimed a total of 78 wickets in 70 games in the T20I format. Additionally, the bowler has appeared in 12 tests and 55 ODIs for Zimbabwe. Poll What is your prediction for RCB's performance in the playoffs? They won't make it to the playoffs They will be eliminated in the semis They will reach the finals They will win the title Subsequently, he joins a limited list of just four players that have played in the IPL till date. Muzarabani becomes just the fifth from his country after Sikandar Raza, Ray Price, Tatenda Taibu and Brendan Taylor to be part of IPL teams. Taylor however, did not play for his side Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2014. Who's that IPL player? With Ngidi leaving on May 26, Muzarabani is most likely to appear in an RCB jersey on May against the Lucknow Super Giants, and subsequently in the playoffs set to commence on May 29. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
