Pakistan opener Saim Ayub has been ruled out of competitive cricket for up to six weeks due to a right ankle fracture sustained while fielding on the opening day of the second men’s cricket Test against South Africa at Newlands on Friday. According to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) spokesperson, an MRI conducted Friday afternoon confirmed the fracture, which has been immobilised in an Ankle Medical Moon Boot.

“Although Saim will not participate further in the Test, he will remain with the team and travel back to Pakistan with the squad after the match concludes,” the spokesperson added. Saim Ayub twisted his ankle while running alongside Aamir Jamal as a relay fielder in the first session of the second Test in Cape Town. However, the young batter lost his balance, stumbled backwards and twisted his ankle. Saim Ayub was seen being limped off the field by his teammates.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)