- ACP Singh, a former cricketer, led Lungi Ngidi’s swift medical transport.
- He previously played alongside current cricket stars like Kohli.
- Singh coordinated an 11-minute green corridor through heavy traffic.
- This operation ensured timely hospital treatment for the injured player.
A dramatic life-saving intervention during IPL 2026 has revealed an unexpected connection between the Delhi Police and the highest levels of Indian cricket. ACP Sanjay Singh, the officer responsible for creating a vital green corridor for injured pacer Lungi Ngidi, is a former cricketer who once shared the field with icons like Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir.
When Ngidi suffered a horrific neck injury during the Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings match, he remained motionless on the turf. The gravity of the situation was immediate, requiring an ambulance to enter the field to transport the unresponsive bowler to the hospital.
A Shared History With Legends
ACP Singh’s expertise in handling the emergency was rooted in his deep understanding of the game and its players. Before joining the force, he was a regular on the DDCA League circuit, playing for the Delhi Police team until 2012. During his career, he competed against top-tier teams like ONGC and Indian Airlines.
“Virender Sehwag all used to play. Virat Kohli was a kid back then; he used to play too. I have played cricket with all of them,” Singh told HT Digital. This background provided him with the instinctive urgency needed when he learned of Ngidi’s condition from a bystander watching the match on a mobile phone.
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The Eleven-Minute Miracle
The rescue operation faced a major obstacle: peak hour traffic at 6:15 PM. When Singh found the ambulance near Gate No. 2, the driver was planning to rely on Google Maps for the journey to BLK Max Hospital. Recognising that a standard 30-minute trip could be fatal, Singh immediately coordinated a green corridor.
“I immediately informed the control room and told them the entire route. Everyone was informed that the important junctions, such as Mandi House, should have proper traffic police deployment,” Singh explained. By ensuring every signal remained green, the eight-kilometre distance was covered in just 11 minutes.
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Professional Precision
Singh credited his ability to implement such a complex manoeuvre to the rigorous training provided by senior officials. He noted that the force is well-equipped to create these corridors at short notice, a skill recently honed during high-profile international events.
For the former cricketer turned officer, the successful operation was a professional duty influenced by a lifelong passion for the sport. Ngidi is currently stable and recovering, thanks in large part to a man who once bowled to the same stars who now dominate the league.
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