Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | South African |
| Date of Birth | 29/03/1996 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Lungisani True-man Ngidi |
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| Nickname | Gentle Giant |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 193 cm |
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| Weight | 95 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Batting Style | Right Handed Bat |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Hilton College, Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal |
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| College | University of Pretoria, Pretoria |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Social Sciences degree in Industrial Sociology |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Aries |
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| Hometown | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Hobbies | Swimming, Playing rugby, Watching football |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Jerome Ngidi (An employee in the maintenance department) |
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Career
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| Jersey Number | #22 (South Africa), #22 (Domestic) | ||||||
| Domestic/State Team | Northerns, Titans | ||||||
| Records | He is the 23rd South African bowler to have taken five-wicket hauls on Test debut, against India in 2018. | ||||||
| Career Turning Point | His exceptional performance in the 2016 Africa T20 Cup, for which he was named as the Africa T20 Cup player of the year. | ||||||
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| Favourite Football Team | Atlético Madrid | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ngidi's father, Jerome Ngidi, works in the maintenance department at Kloof Junior School. | |
| 2. From a young age, Ngidi exhibited characteristics of brightness, obedience, and discipline. | |
| 3. Initially aspiring to be a rugby player, Ngidi turned to cricket because of injuries during his school years. | |
| 4. He debuted in first-class cricket for the Northerns team in 2016. | |
| 5. In his Test debut against India in early 2018, Ngidi impressed with figures of 6/39. | |
| 6. Known for his stylish attire, Ngidi is often seen dressed in the latest fashion trends. |