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'Hope Saim Ayub Will...': Fakhar Zaman Opens Up On Pakistan Star Amid Injury Setback

Aakash Saini

Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman [Source: @ahtashamriaz22/Instagram]Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman [Source: @ahtashamriaz22/Instagram]

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Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman has extended his heartfelt wishes to young Saim Ayub, who injured himself during Pakistan’s recently-concluded Test series in South Africa. On Day 1 of the series-deciding Cape Town Test earlier this month, Ayub injured his right ankle while fielding and the 22-year-old had to be stretchered off the field.

The incident ruled the youngster out of cricketing action for up to six weeks, and he is currently in race against time to attain full fitness before the big-ticket 2025 Champions Trophy.

Fakhar Zaman claims Ayub will be among ‘Top 3 players’

Fakhar Zaman wished a speedy recovery for injured Saim Ayub after the youngster twisted his right ankle to prevent a boundary against South Africa during Pakistan’s series-deciding second Test match at the Newlands Ground in Cape Town. Fakhar said:

“I hope Saim will recover quickly.”

The senior Pakistan opener also claimed that Saim Ayub has the potential to become one of the top three players in the world if he goes on to play for another four or five years.

Compatible with Fakhar Zaman’s claims, Saim Ayub recently starred in Pakistan’s remarkable series wins in Australia and Zimbabwe. Moreover, the 22-year-old also plundered two centuries in South Africa as the ‘Men in Green’ walloped the hosts by a 3-0 margin in the ODIs.

Saim Ayub fitness updates

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is still awaiting medical clearance on Saim Ayub. The youngster is currently facing an uncertain road towards recovery, and it remains to be seen if he will be able to attain full fitness in time for Pakistan’s Champions Trophy 2025 campaign in February.

After injuring himself in South Africa, the young left-handed opener was sent to the UK for specialized treatment, where he recently underwent his first evaluation.