Saim Ayub ruled out of ICC Champions Trophy due to injury | Cricket News
NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s young opener Saim Ayub will be absent from the ICC Champions Trophy due to an ankle injury, requiring a 10-week rehabilitation period.
The injury occurred during the first day of the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town this January.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) released a statement on Friday addressing Saim’s condition: “Following comprehensive MRI scans, X-rays, and medical assessments, Saim has been ruled out for 10 weeks from the date of injury (3 January).”
“His availability for the New Zealand tour will be subject to clearing all fitness tests and medical requirements.”
The PCB also mentioned that Saim is progressing well in his recovery from the ankle fracture and will continue his rehabilitation in England.
Pakistan has upcoming tours scheduled, including five T20Is and three ODIs in New Zealand from March 16 to April 5, followed by the Pakistan Super League beginning April 8.
The 22-year-old left-handed batsman had established himself as Pakistan’s leading run-scorer during recent tours to Australia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. His achievements included consecutive ODI centuries in South Africa and a T20 century in Zimbabwe.
