Saim Ayub is assisted off the sphere after being injured throughout the first day of the second worldwide Check cricket match between South Africa and Pakistan at Newlands stadium in Cape City on January 3, 2025. — AFP
LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi introduced on Sunday that star batter Saim Ayub might be flown to London for fast medical therapy following consultations with high medical specialists, Geo Tremendous reported.
The transfer goals to make sure an intensive prognosis and efficient therapy of Ayub’s harm.
Naqvi personally contacted Ayub to verify on his situation and prolonged his heartfelt needs for a swift restoration.
He expressed the significance of offering the required care, emphasising that Ayub might be examined by famend orthopaedic specialists in London.
An appointment has already been organized at one of many main hospitals to make sure the very best therapy for the younger cricketer.
Dr Mamreze, who has been overseeing the left-handed batter’s therapy in Pakistan, despatched the cricketer’s medical reviews to London for additional analysis.
Naqvi praised his dedication and reiterated that the PCB would offer all the required assets to help Ayub’s restoration.
“Saim Ayub is a stylish and outstanding batter, and an asset to Pakistan cricket,” Naqvi stated.
“We are doing everything possible to ensure his full recovery. He will be sent on the next available flight from Cape Town to London, with Assistant Coach Azhar Mahmood accompanying him to ensure his well-being,” he added.
The harm occurred throughout fielding on the opening day of the second males’s cricket Check in opposition to South Africa at Newlands on Friday.
Whereas trying to retrieve the ball, Ayub misplaced his steadiness and stumbled backward, ensuing within the harm.
An MRI performed on Friday afternoon confirmed the fracture, resulting in his ankle being immobilised with a medical moon boot. Because of this, he has been sidelined from cricket for no less than six weeks.
Regardless of the setback, Naqvi expressed optimism that the opening batter would get well in time for the upcoming Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
“The PCB will spare no effort in utilising all necessary resources to aid in his treatment and rehabilitation,” Naqvi assured.
