IPL 2024: SA pacer Ngidi ruled out; DC sign Aussie all-rounder McGurk

McGurk, a 21-year-old hard-hitting opener and leg-spinner from Melbourne made his ODI debut against the West Indies in Sydney last month

South African pacer Lungi Ngidi, who was signed by the Delhi Capitals, was on Friday ruled out of the IPL 2024 due to an injury.

The Capitals have roped in Australian all-rounder Jake Fraser-McGurk in place of Ngidi.

Australia's young sensation is all set to don the DC colours  for #IPL2024

He replaces  who has been ruled out due to an injury 
#YehHaiNayiDilli #JakeFraserMcGurk pic.twitter.com/FqxweYmNt9

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) March 15, 2024

McGurk, a 21-year-old hard-hitting opener and leg-spinner from Melbourne, made his ODI debut against the West Indies at Sydney last month.

 

He has joined DC for his reserve price of Rs 50 lakh.

Ngidi, who has been battling an ankle niggle from India's tour to South Africa in December, 2023-January, 2024, has played 14 IPL matches and has taken 25 wickets.