Pakistan’s Saim Ayub (centre) is assisted off the sphere after being injured in the course of 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
Pakistan’s top-order batter Saim Ayub has been out of motion for greater than a month now and he’s anticipated to remain that approach for at the very least one other month.
In a press release to tell cricket followers concerning the batter, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) mentioned that Ayub is progressing properly in his restoration from a proper ankle fracture and can proceed his rehabilitation in England.
His availability, the PCB’s assertion talked about, for the New Zealand tour can be topic to clearing all health exams and medical necessities.
Pakistan will tour New Zealand for 5 T20Is and three ODIs from March 16 to April 5, which can be adopted by the Pakistan Tremendous League, which begins on April 8.
As a result of his damage, the star batter was excluded from the squad for the Champions Trophy, which is able to happen in Pakistan in addition to Dubai (the place solely India’s matches can be staged).
The board had mentioned that he was dominated out of the squad since he is a invaluable asset to the staff and the PCB is dedicated to prioritising his long-term well being over making any rushed choices.