New Delhi, June 9
South African fast bowler Lungi Ngidi is raring to deliver for the side in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at Lord's starting on June 11.
Ngidi is a potential game-changer in the Proteas' pursuit of lifting the title. Although teammates Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen have dominated headlines ahead of the red-ball summit clash, Ngidi is expected to play a key role in South Africa’s formidable pace attack after overcoming a challenging period marked by injury.
The 29-year-old impressed during a rigorous training session at Lord’s on Sunday, and the talented pacer looks ready to make a strong impact in the one-off Test at the Home of Cricket.
"I feel very ready, as I have had a lot of time to prepare for this. It's any cricketer's dream to play at Lord's. I've been blessed with the opportunity before, playing England at Lord's and that was quite something for me with the nerves and the excitement.
"But coming back this time around, the nerves are a lot more settled. There is obviously a big title on the line, but the beautiful thing about Test cricket is the process pretty much remains the same and having that consistency helps me relax as a player," Ngidi told ICC Digital.