Delhi Capitals face fresh setback as Lungi Ngidi ruled out of IPL 2024; Jake Fraser-McGurk announced as replacement

A day after Harry Brook confirmed his withdrawal from the Delhi Capitals squad for the upcoming Indian Premier League, another of the franchise's overseas stars – Lungi Ngidi – was ruled out of the season with an injury. The IPL confirmed on Friday that the South African pacer won't play in the upcoming edition of the league, with Jake Fraser-McGurk being announced as his replacement.

South Africa's Lungi Ngidi during the T20I series against India last year(AP)

“Ngidi, who has played 14 IPL matches and has 25 wickets against his name, was ruled out of the IPL 2024 due to injury,” a release from the IPL stated.

Fraser-McGurk has played two One-Day Internationals for Australia and joined DC for his reserve price of INR 50 lakhs.