Pakistan’s opening hitter, Saim Ayub, has been sidelined from competitive cricket for up to six weeks due to a right lower leg break supported whereas handling amid the moment Test against South Africa in Cape Town.
The harm happened within the seventh over when Ayub turned his lower leg whereas endeavoring a hand-off toss at profound third man.
An MRI conducted on January 3, 2025, affirmed the break, driving to his immobilization in an Lower leg Therapeutic Moon Boot.
Thus, Ayub will miss the leftover portion of the Test coordinate and will stay with the group until their return to Pakistan.
This harm casts doubt on Ayub’s cooperation within the up and coming Champions Trophy, planned to start in February 2025.
His nonattendance may be a noteworthy mishap for Pakistan, given his later frame, counting being named Player of the Arrangement within the ODI arrangement against South Africa final month.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has expressed that Ayub’s recuperation will be closely checked, and assist overhauls will be given as essential.