World Cup is a dream come true for me says Lungi Ngidi ahead of CWC19

May 23 (CRICKETNMORE) - Lungi Ngidi went off the grid before traveling to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup but the South African quick insists he is charged up and ready for his shot at history. The

“They were looking to change history and now we are doing the same and win South Africa's first. I am very excited at that prospect.”

Gibson’s instruction to the 90mph bowler is simple: bowl hard and fast to take wickets at both the beginning and end of an innings.

With Kagiso Rabada – the world’s fifth-ranked one-day bowler – also in the mix, South Africa boast one of the most potent partnerships in the tournament.

England are the first side to face them this summer when they play in the tournament’s opener at The Oval and Ngidi is already counting down the days.

“There will be some butterflies but bowling that first ball is the stuff you look forward to and the stuff you want to experience,” he added.

“The first step for me is the semi-finals. We have six games to win and that is the main target. That’s all I am thinking about."

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ICC Media Release