NEW DELHI: With the ICC Champions Trophy simply over a month away, the Pakistan Cricket Board has determined to ship Saim Ayub to London for therapy after he fractured his proper ankle.
The opener suffered the damage on the Day 1 of the second Check match in opposition to South Africa in Cape City.
Ayub’s damage will hold him off the sphere for at least six weeks, elevating considerations about his availability for the upcoming Champions Trophy.
The PCB on Saturday mentioned it’s taking swift motion to deal with Ayub’s damage and he can be flown to London to seek the advice of with a specialist.
“Saim Ayub is a trendy and excellent batter and an asset to Pakistan cricket,” PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi mentioned.
“We’re doing every part potential to make sure his full restoration. He can be despatched on the following accessible flight from Cape City to London, with assistant coach Azhar Mahmood accompanying him to make sure his well-being,” he added.
“An MRI carried out Friday afternoon confirmed the fracture, which has been immobilised in an Ankle Medical Moon Boot,” the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) mentioned in a press release on Saturday.
Pakistan, the defending champion, is scheduled to start its Champions Trophy marketing campaign in opposition to New Zealand on February 19th in Karachi.
The Champions Trophy can be hosted throughout three Pakistan cities and Dubai. This follows after India’s refusal to journey to Pakistan citing safety considerations.
India will play all its matches, together with potential semi-final and remaining appearances, in Dubai.
They’re positioned in Group A alongside Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Group B consists of England, Australia, South Africa, and Afghanistan.
Matches in Pakistan can be held in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi.
