Delhi Capitals pacer Lungi Ngidi was rushed to hospital in just 11 minutes after suffering a heavy fall during an IPL 2026 match, thanks to a rapid emergency
response led by a former cricketer-turned-police officer.
According to a report by The Indian Express, a rare green corridor was created through central Delhi traffic to transport Ngidi from the Arun Jaitley Stadium to BLK Max Hospital following a serious on-field injury during the Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings clash.
Green corridor created after serious on-field fall
The incident occurred when Ngidi fell on his neck and head while attempting a catch at mid-off during the match. Medical staff attended to him on the field, but concerns over the severity of the injury led to an immediate decision to move him to hospital.
An ambulance carrying the South African pacer left the stadium at approximately 6:16 pm and reached BLK Max Hospital in Rajender Nagar by 6:27 pm. The journey, which usually takes between 25 to 30 minutes during peak traffic hours, was completed in less than half the usual time.
The emergency route covered roughly 10 kilometres through congested city roads.
Former cricketer-turned-cop led emergency response
The operation was coordinated by ACP Sanjay Singh, a Delhi Traffic Police officer and former cricketer who has previously shared the field with players like Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli.
According to The Indian Express, Singh immediately recognised the seriousness of the situation and ordered the creation of a green corridor - a rare emergency arrangement in which traffic signals are manually controlled to allow uninterrupted movement.
Singh reportedly chose not to follow the route suggested by navigation systems, instead relying on his familiarity with city roads to avoid heavily congested areas.
Nearly 60 officers coordinated movement
Traffic officials worked in close coordination to ensure the ambulance faced no obstruction along the route.
DCP Nishant Gupta stated that around 60 traffic personnel were involved in clearing intersections and maintaining uninterrupted movement during the 11-minute journey.
Green corridors are typically reserved for transporting organs or responding to extreme emergencies, making the swift execution of this operation particularly notable.
Lungi Ngidi later declared stable
After reaching the hospital, Ngidi was admitted to the emergency ward, where he underwent scans and medical examination.
Medical teams later confirmed that the bowler was stable, and he was discharged from the hospital later the same night.
Both Delhi Capitals and IPL officials subsequently confirmed the update, easing concerns among fans and team members following the frightening on-field incident.
