Saim Ayub twists his ankle throughout fielding in second South Africa Take a look at

Pakistan´s Saim Ayub (centre) assisted off the sector after being injured throughout the first day of the second Take a look at in opposition to South Africa on January 3, 2025. — AFP

CAPE TOWN: Pakistan’s explosive left-handed opener, Saim Ayub, limped off the sector on Friday after twisting his ankle whereas fielding throughout the second Take a look at match in opposition to South Africa.

The incident passed off throughout the opening session of the primary day of the ultimate Take a look at, which is going down on the Newlands, Cape City.

A fuller-length supply from Mohammad Abbas was guided by Ryan Rickelton by the slip cordon and into the third-wicket space within the seventh over.

After Aamir Jamal introduced the ball again in from the boundary in deep third-man territory, Ayub ran to be the relay fielder however he misplaced his steadiness and stumbled backwards.

Saim Ayub (left) reacts in ache after being injured on January 3, 2025. —AFP   

The 22-year-old appeared fairly uncomfortable as he was taken off the sector after receiving medical care.

In line with the contemporary info, Ayub is being despatched to a close-by hospital for added testing of his sprained proper ankle.

The younger opener’s health might be up to date by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) sooner or later.

Whereas the extent of Saim Ayub’s damage is but unknown, it’s a main scare for Pakistan forward of their packed schedule as they’re set to host West Indies for a two-match Take a look at collection, adopted by a tri-nation ODI collection in opposition to South Africa and New Zealand after which the highly-anticipated ICC Males’s Champions Trophy 2025.

The left-handed opener is an integral a part of Pakistan facet throughout codecs and has been in distinctive type because the white-ball tour of Australia as he scored three centuries and one fifties in ODIs, whereas one half-century – an unbeaten 98 run knock – in T20Is since then.

For his sensational efficiency, Ayub additionally bagged the participant of the collection award in South Africa ODIs. Whereas, ICC has shortlisted him for Rising Cricketer of the Yr award as properly.