3 Reasons Why Saim Ayub Will Be The Next Big Thing In Pakistan Cricket

Anurag Dasgupta

Saim Ayub in action Vs South Africa [Source: @TheRealPCB/X.Com]Saim Ayub in action Vs South Africa [Source: @TheRealPCB/X.Com]

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There is no doubt that Pakistan's Saim Ayub will be the next big thing in the world of cricket. There was a lot of hype before his international debut, and despite a slow start, Pakistan persisted with him and he rewarded them with consistency.

In the space of a couple of months, he has played some outstanding knocks, and it includes the stellar century in the first ODI vs South Africa on Tuesday. This knock helped Pakistan win the game as they take the lead in the ODI series.

He surely has gained a lot of attention and here are 3 key reasons as to why Saim will be Pakistan's next big thing.

3) He is the modern-day daredevil

Saim Ayub is cut from a different cloth and it has been evident in his short stay in international cricket. The Pakistan batter is perhaps the only player in the side who isn't afraid to take risks during the match and plays an attacking brand of cricket which nobody plays in the team.

Modern day ODI cricket requires you to be a bit more proactive in the approach, and Saim has that quality, which even Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan lack.

2) The knock in 1st ODI showcases temperament

South African conditions are not easy to bat on, but Saim produced a brilliant innings under pressure in a run-chase in the first match. Wickets kept on losing at the other end, but the youngster kept his calm and played one of the best innings by an Asian on South African spoil.

Any other batter would have crumbled seeing wickets fall at other end, but the talented Saim believed in his abilities and steered his side past the winning line.

1) Saim has already demonstrated his prowess against some of the best bowlers

He was outstanding in the ODI series against Australia and took down the likes of Mitch Starc , Pat Cummins with ease, who are quality pacers. In the T20I series against the Proteas, he scored a sizzling 98* runs and once again showcased his class against a formidable pace attack.

The icing on the cake was his wonderfully crafted hundred in the first ODI, which came up in tough conditions and quality bowling attack.