AND Pakistani cricket board (PCB) has issued a key update of medical fitness on the left dough Saim Ayub. The young opener, who is undergoing rehabilitation in England, remains under specialist supervision.
Details of Saima Ayuba injury
Ayub, who suffered an injury on January 3, while he was on the ground during a New Year’s test against South Africa in Cape Town, was already excluded from Pakistan’s three-series against Pakistan against New Zealand and South Africaas well as ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Ayub sustained injury while trying to chase a shot from Ryan Rickelton On the first day of the second test against South Africa. In an unfortunate turn of the event, he lost his balance and clumsily twisted ankle, resulting in a strong fracture. He was immediately stretched from the field and later flew to London for advanced medical care.
PCB’s official statement and selection
Initially, PCB estimated the recovery period of six weeks, but the recent circle of MRI scanning and X -rays pointed to the extended rehabilitation process. Now, with a 10 -week recovery window from the date of injury (January 3), the leftist is likely to miss a tour of the new Zealand Pakistan, which makes five T20i and three GODs from March 16 to April 5. PCB confirmed that Ayub is currently undergoing rehabilitation in England under the supervision of orthopedic experts. PCB has published an official statement relating to Ayub’s injury, stating that his return to international cricket will depend on the passage of mandatory fitness assessments.
“Saim Ayub progress well in his recovery from the right ankle fracture and will continue rehabilitation in England. After all -in -law’s comprehensive scanning, X -ray and medical assessment, he is excluded 10 weeks of injury fitness tests and medical requirements, “” The statement read.
Impact on the Pakistani team and PSL 2025 Participation
Ayub’s absence leaves a significant emptiness in the upper row of Pakistan, especially in the placement of the white ball. The young opener recently strengthened his place because one of the most promising Pakistani kicks, earned a place in the ICC male to go to the team of the year for 2024. His performances in South Africa, where he registered two centuries before he sustained injuries, showed his immense potential. Given that in the coming months, Pakistan participated in the championship trophy and tour of Novi Zealand, his absence will force selectors to explore alternative combinations of top -notch row.
In addition, with the Pakistan’s Super League (PSL) 2025, it was set on April 8, its availability for the tournament remains uncertain. His franchise will carefully monitor his rehab, because his potential absence could affect the balance of the team. However, given the nature of his injury, the focus remains to ensure complete recovery, not accelerating his return.
