LONDON: Pakistan’s left-handed opener Saim Ayub on Thursday, reached a private clinic here to undergo evaluation of his injured ankle.p>
Saim, accompanied by Pakistan Cricket Team’s assistant coach, Azhar Mahmood, had his appointment set with Dr. David today, who is a specialist consultant orthopaedic and trauma surgeon.p>
“There are some positive developments regarding the treatment. The reports will be out soon,” said Mahmood.
The 22-year-old suffered a fractured ankle on the opening day of the Cape Town Test against South Africa and was initially ruled out for six weeks.p>
Following the injury, the PCB sent him to the United Kingdom (UK) for specialised treatment and further evaluation.p>
On Wednesday, Ayub underwent an initial assessment by Dr. Lucky Jeyaseelan, a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon in London. p>
“The decision on Ayub’s inclusion in the Champions Trophy squad will depend on the doctors’ reports from the UK,” a source familiar with the situation said.p>
Earlier, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi reaffirmed the board’s dedication to providing world-class medical care for Saim Ayub, describing him as a valuable asset for Pakistan cricket.p>
The countdown to the highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has begun, with the deadline for submitting preliminary squads set for January 12. p>
Teams are advised to finalise their initial squads by midnight on February 11, as the official tournament period begins on February 12.p>
The prestigious Champions Trophy will commence on February 19 in Karachi, marking the start of a thrilling month-long cricketing spectacle. p>
The eight participating teams can make changes to their preliminary squads without ICC approval until February 11.p>
The eight-team tournament, featuring 15 matches, is scheduled to run from February 19 to March 9.
Faizan Lakhani Faizan Lakhani is Deputy Editor (Sports) at Geo News.