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Punjab Kings' (PBKS) pacer Lungi Ngidi sustained a severe head injury after collapsing on the field during the IPL 2026 match against Delhi Capitals (DC) and the Punjab Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on April 25. Given the urgency of the situation, he required immediate transport to a medical facility. Recognising the critical nature of the emergency, the Delhi Traffic Police acted swiftly to facilitate his transfer to the BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital by creating a specially designated "green corridor" to expedite his journey.
Delhi Traffic Police’s 11-minute green corridor for injured Ngidi wins hearts
The effort to navigate the heavy city traffic and ensure rapid transit was meticulously coordinated. Under the expert supervision of DCP Traffic Central Range, Nishant Gupta, the operation was executed with impressive speed and precision. ACP Traffic Central, Sanjay Singh, spearheaded the ground coordination, working closely with the police control room and traffic staff to clear the path effectively. Despite the challenges of peak-hour congestion, this disciplined response allowed the ambulance to reach the hospital in just 11 minutes, ensuring that Ngidi faced no delays in receiving the necessary medical attention.
Lungi Ngidi's horrific head injury left everyone scared
The incident occurred during the third over of PBKS' innings. Lungi Ngidi, who was fielding at mid-off, sprinted backward in an attempt to catch a shot struck by Priyansh Arya off the bowling of DC captain Axar Patel. In his effort to reach the ball, Ngidi misjudged the trajectory and lost his balance, leading to an awkward fall where his head and shoulder struck the ground with considerable force.
The stadium was enveloped in a tense silence as Ngidi remained motionless on the field, clutching his head. The sight deeply shocked both players and spectators. Delhi Capitals' physiotherapists and medical staff rushed to his side immediately, stabilizing his neck with a brace during their initial assessment. Shortly after, an ambulance was brought onto the pitch, where medical personnel carefully transferred the pacer onto a stretcher and into the vehicle.
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Following a distress call from the match organisers regarding the severity of the head injury, the police moved into rapid action to assist with his transfer to BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital in Rajendra Nagar. The Traffic DCP explained that upon learning that Ngidi required urgent medical attention, the force coordinated a seamless transit route to ensure the ambulance could navigate the city without delay.
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