Lungisani Ngidi Age, Wiki and Bio

Lungisani Ngidi

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalitySouth African
Date of Birth29/03/1996
Age28 years
BirthplaceDurban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Bio/Wiki

Full NameLungisani True-man Ngidi
NicknameGentle Giant

Physical Stats & More

Height193 cm
Weight95 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolHilton College, Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal
CollegeUniversity of Pretoria, Pretoria
Educational QualificationPursuing Degree in Sociology

Personal Life

Zodiac sign/Sun signAries
HometownDurban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
ReligionChristianity
HobbiesSwimming, Playing rugby, Watching football

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsNot Known
Wife/SpouseN/A

Family

FatherJerome Ngidi (An employee in the maintenance department)
MotherName Not Known
Siblings
BrotherNot Known
SisterNot Known

Career

International Debut
ODIN/A
Test13 January 2018 against India at Centurion
T2020 January 2017 against Sri Lanka at Centurion
Jersey Number#22 (South Africa), #22 (Domestic)
Domestic/State TeamNortherns, Titans
RecordsHe is the 23rd South African bowler to have taken five-wicket hauls on Test debut, against India in 2018.
Career Turning PointHis exceptional performance in the 2016 Africa T20 Cup, for which he was named as the Africa T20 Cup player of the year.

Favourites

Favourite Cricketers
Batsman
  • AB de Villiers
  • Chris Gayle
Bowler
  • Kemar Roach
  • Shannon Gabriel
  • Tino Best
Favourite Footballers
  • Eden Hazard
  • Zlatan Ibrahimovic
  • Andile Jali
Favourite Football TeamAtlético Madrid
Favourite Actors
  • Leonardo DiCaprio
  • Will Ferrell
Favourite Actresses
  • Michelle Rodriguez
  • Megan Fox
Favourite Films
  • Pain & Gain
  • Jump Street
  • A Madea Christmas
Favourite TV Shows
  • The Big Bang Theory
  • The Crowd Goes Wild
  • Catherine Tate's Nan
Favourite Singers/Bands
  • Locnville
  • Miguel
  • Egypt Dixon
  • Lexy Panterra
  • Heavy-K Drumboss

Some Lesser Known Facts

Ngidi's father, Jerome Ngidi, works in the maintenance department at Kloof Junior School.
From a young age, Ngidi exhibited characteristics of brightness, obedience, and discipline.
Initially aspiring to be a rugby player, Ngidi turned to cricket because of injuries during his school years.
He debuted in first-class cricket for the Northerns team in 2016.
In his Test debut against India in early 2018, Ngidi impressed with figures of 6/39.
Known for his stylish attire, Ngidi is often seen dressed in the latest fashion trends.