The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering Saim Ayub’s fitness for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The opening batsman was struggling with an ankle injury and the left-hander was confirmed to have fractured his leg and was counselled. rest
Saim Ayub injured his ankle trying to save a boundary during the second Test against South Africa. The fruiter was unable to walk properly and was carted off the pitch before being flown to England for scans.
Saim Ayub consulted a well-known doctor in England
Ayub consulted a famous doctor in England, who advised the dough to rest for 6 months. However, with him being rested, he was likely to be ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. But PCB is taking all possible steps to make it ready.
A source close to Saim Ayub said that even though doctors have declared him unfit, the PCB is ready to force him to play in the February 23 India match. He said the governing body would give physiotherapy to the corpse to make it fit.
Source updates on Saim Ayub
Speaking to PTI, he explained:
“Even if doctors say he will not recover from the injury in time for Pakistan’s opening CT game against New Zealand in Karachi on February 19, India could be fit, the selectors and the PCB are willing to take the risk.”
“Their findings suggest Saim can recover from his injury through physiotherapy, medication and rest, but the length of their suggested rehabilitation period will be known next week.”
Saim Ayub is likely to be included in the initial squad for the Champions Cup 2025
Saim Ayub is likely to be included in the initial squad for the Champions Cup 2025. However, they will make the final call before the tournament. PCB would hope that the batsman regains full fitness and plays for the team in the tournament.
Saim Ayub has been one of the best batsmen for Pakistan in ODIs in recent times. He scored 2 tons in the three games he played in South Africa and won the Player of the Match award. With him in red-hot form, his absence will create a huge void for the team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 if he misses out.
Reports in Geo News also provided developments regarding Pakistan’s squad for the West Indies series. It was learned that Shahin Afridi will not play the Test series while Nasim Shah is ready to rest for the series.
Pakistan National Cricket Team is likely to go with a strong attack. The team is expected to be announced within a day or two. However, in what will be the biggest development, it is learned that Imam-ul-Haq will be returning to the team for the series.
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