Lungi Ngidi set to join the Chennai Super Kings squad. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images)
Young fast bowler from South Africa, Lungi Ngidi, who rose to fame after his magical spell against India in the second Test, has now expressed his love for an Indian song.
Notably, Ngidi replaced Dale Steyn in South Africa squad after the latter was ruled out with an injury. He immediately made his mark bagging a six-for in the second dig of the second Test at Centurion to wrap up the series for South Africa.
However, despite losing the series, India fought their way back in the third Test beating the host by 63 runs in tough conditions at Johannesburg.
“Just listened to the #LungiDance song loving it already
,” Ngidi tweeted.
Lungi Dance is a famous number from a Bollywood movie named Chennai Express, starring Deepika Padukone and Shahrukh Khan. Shahrukh Khan is also the owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders, a franchise based team in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Ngidi’s magical effort with the ball has now earned him a deal in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Chennai Super Kings, who is back in the cash-rich league has roped in the services of Ngidi for 50 Lakhs.