The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued a key medical health replace on left-handed batter Saim Ayub. The younger opener, who has been present process rehabilitation in England, stays underneath specialist supervision.
Saim Ayub’s harm particulars
Ayub, who suffered the harm whereas fielding in the course of the New Yr’s Check towards South Africa in Cape City on January 3, has already been dominated out of Pakistan’s dwelling tri-series towards New Zealand and South Africa, in addition to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Ayub sustained the harm whereas making an attempt to chase down a shot from Ryan Rickelton on Day 1 of the second Check towards South Africa. In an unlucky twist of occasions, he misplaced his stability and twisted his ankle awkwardly, leading to a extreme fracture. He was instantly stretchered off the sector and later flown to London for superior medical care.
PCB’s official assertion and choice
Initially, the PCB estimated a six-week restoration interval, however a latest spherical of MRI scans and X-rays indicated a extra extended rehabilitation course of. Now, with a ten-week restoration window set from the date of harm (January 3), the left-hander is prone to miss Pakistan’s tour of New Zealand, which contains 5 T20Is and three ODIs from March 16 to April 5. The PCB confirmed that Ayub is presently present process rehabilitation in England underneath the supervision of orthopedic specialists. The PCB launched an official assertion addressing Ayub’s harm, stating that his return to worldwide cricket will rely upon passing necessary health assessments.
“Saim Ayub is progressing properly in his restoration from a proper ankle fracture and can proceed his rehabilitation in England. Following complete MRI scans, X-rays, and medical assessments, he has been dominated out for 10 weeks from the date of harm. His availability for the New Zealand tour will probably be topic to clearing all health checks and medical necessities,” the assertion learn.
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Influence on Pakistan’s squad and PSL 2025 participation
Ayub’s absence leaves a major void in Pakistan’s prime order, notably within the white-ball setup. The younger opener had lately cemented his place as one among Pakistan’s most promising batters, incomes a spot within the ICC Males’s ODI Group of the Yr for 2024. His performances in South Africa, the place he registered two centuries earlier than sustaining the harm, showcased his immense potential. With Pakistan set to take part within the Champions Trophy and tour New Zealand within the coming months, his absence will drive the selectors to discover various top-order mixtures.
Moreover, with the Pakistan Tremendous League (PSL) 2025 set to start on April 8, his availability for the match stays unsure. His franchise will probably be monitoring his rehabilitation carefully, as his potential absence may impression staff stability. Nevertheless, given the character of his harm, the main focus stays on making certain a full restoration fairly than expediting his return.