Sun Jan 05 17:50:57 UTC 2025: ## Pakistan Cricket Star Saim Ayub to Undergo Treatment in London After Ankle Fracture
**Cape Town, South Africa –** Pakistan cricket opener Saim Ayub will travel to London for specialist treatment on a right ankle fracture sustained during the second Test against South Africa, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced today. Ayub, who was stretchered off the field on Friday after twisting his ankle, will be accompanied by assistant coach Azhar Mahmood.
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi confirmed the news, stating that Ayub’s injury will sideline him for up to six weeks. “Saim Ayub is a valuable asset to Pakistan cricket,” Naqvi said. “We are committed to ensuring his full recovery.”
The injury is a significant setback for Pakistan. Ayub, a recent breakout star, was the Player of the Series in Pakistan’s recent 3-0 ODI whitewash of South Africa, scoring two centuries. His absence will be keenly felt in the upcoming two-Test series against the West Indies, the tri-series involving South Africa and New Zealand, and potentially even the Champions Trophy in February. His participation in the Champions Trophy remains uncertain.
An MRI confirmed the fracture, and Ayub is currently immobilized. He will be flown to London on the next available flight from Cape Town.
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