Saim Ayub Injury Update: Pakistan Cricket Board Shares Details
Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub are expected to recover from their injuries in time for the Pakistan Super League 10, with the PCB providing a positive update on their fitness, as Pakistan prepares to face New Zealand in the upcoming white ball series.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has provided an update on the injuries of opening batters Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub, who were not considered for the New Zealand tour due to their respective injuries, with both expected to regain full fitness ahead of the Pakistan Super League 10.
Fakhar Zaman suffered a muscle sprain during Pakistan's Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand, while Saim Ayub is recovering from a right ankle injury sustained during the South Africa tour in January. The PCB has assured that both batters will recover in time for the Pakistan Super League, which is scheduled to start on April 11.
The Pakistan squad for the upcoming white ball series against New Zealand has been announced, with Salman Ali Agha as the T20I captain and Shadab Khan as his deputy. Notably, Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam have been dropped from the T20Is, while openers Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub have missed the spot in both T20I and ODI squads due to their injuries.
The T20I squad includes 15 players, while the ODI squad has 12 players, with a wicketkeeper/batter to be added after the T20Is. The PCB's update on Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub's injuries has provided clarity on their recovery timeline, and fans will be hoping to see them back in action soon.
