IPL 2026: Lungi Ngidi Praises Delhi Capitals’ Auqib Nabi as ‘Complete Cricketer’
Lungi Ngidi joined Delhi Capitals after the December mini-auction. He immediately sought out information on Jammu & Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi.
Admiration for Auqib Nabi
Ngidi was impressed by Nabi’s recent form. Nabi claimed 60 wickets in 10 matches in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26.
He finished as the tournament’s top wicket-taker. His average was 12.56. Nabi also helped J&K win their first red-ball title.
Ngidi noted Nabi’s ability to swing the ball both ways. He compared the young seamer’s movement to Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Ngidi called him a “complete cricketer” and praised his pace, yorkers and useful batting contributions.
Ngidi on mentoring and development
The South African enjoys meeting emerging players. He said he values stories of cricketers climbing the ranks.
Ngidi learned key skills early in his career. He made his IPL debut for Chennai Super Kings in 2018 under MS Dhoni. The calm leadership helped him stay composed in pressure moments.
He also learned slower-ball variations from Dwayne Bravo. Ngidi refined that weapon over the years. Now he uses dipping slower deliveries to unsettle big hitters.
IPL experience and current season
Ngidi is 30 and entering his ninth IPL season. He has appeared in only 20 IPL matches to date. There were roughly three seasons where he did not play a game.
He used that time to train and prepare for Proteas duty. Ngidi says he focuses on controlling his performance when opportunities come.
In IPL 2026, Lungi Ngidi praised Delhi Capitals’ Auqib Nabi as a key addition to the squad. The pacer called the team capable of going deep in the tournament.
Upcoming match and team status
Delhi Capitals will play Royal Challengers Bengaluru at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium next. That stadium served as Ngidi’s IPL home in 2025.
The Capitals have lost two of four games and sit fifth on the points table. Ngidi described the defeats as narrow and correctable. He urged the team to identify mistakes and improve.
This report was published on April 16, 2026. Filmogaz.com compiled the material from a media roundtable with Lungi Ngidi.
