Pakistan’s talented batter, Saim Ayub, is racing against time to be ready for next month’s Champions Trophy. Saim’s participation in the 2025 Champions Trophy is now doubtful after being warned by a physician in London that his ankle injury could take more than six weeks to recover.
Saim Ayub, (22 years) suffered an ankle injury while fielding on the opening day of the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town earlier this month. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) flew the batter to London from Capetown to speak with professionals after Chairman Mohsin Naqvi proclaimed him an asset to the country’s sport.
Saim Ayub doubtful for Champions Trophy
According to a PTI report, Saim Ayub consulted Dr. Lucky Jeyasaleen, an orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in treatment of sports related ankle injuries.
“Dr Jeyasaleen has advised Saim to not rush back to playing cricket as this could cause permanent trauma to his ankle injury,” a reliable PCB source said adding that it could take more than six weeks for a complete recovery.
The report also mentioned that Saim will undergo another check-up with another notable orthopedic in London on Friday, after which the national selectors will take a call on his inclusion in the squad for the Champions Trophy, starting February 19.
“The selectors want him in the preliminary squad so that they can see how his recovery progresses by the time they have to submit the final 15-member squad to the tournament technical committee,” the source added.
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