Pakistan’s emerging cricketer Saim Ayub won’t need surgery for the ankle fracture he suffered during the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town, but his recovery will be prolonged.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed that the 22-year-old opener will start rehabilitation in London. Once his ankle brace is removed and he’s cleared for weight-bearing activities, he will return to Pakistan for the final stage of his recovery.
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A PCB spokesperson stated, “Saim will begin rehab in London this month and return once specialists approve weight-bearing exercises.”
Ayub sustained the injury while fielding at Newlands, sidelining him for at least six weeks. This injury rules him out of the home Test series against the West Indies and the upcoming tri-nation ODI series with South Africa and New Zealand. Shahid Afridi also suggested Ayub might miss the 2025 Champions Trophy, though PCB hasn’t confirmed this.
Renowned for his fearless batting, Ayub has quickly become a standout player for Pakistan, scoring 515 runs in nine ODIs at an average of 64.37. His recent form included two brilliant centuries in Pakistan’s 3-0 ODI sweep over South Africa, solidifying his role in the national team.
