PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi updated on Saim Ayub's ankle injury recovery, emphasizing long-term fitness over immediate return. Scroll down for more details.

"Due to the Champions Trophy, we cannot risk Saim Ayub's career," Naqvi said, emphasising the importance of a careful rehabilitation process. Ayub, who has been sidelined with a fractured ankle, is expected to have the plaster on his foot removed in the coming days.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has all but confirmed that Saim Ayub will miss the upcoming Champions Trophy due to injury.

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has indicated Saim Ayub will likely miss the ICC Champions Trophy due to an ankle injury sustained in South Africa. While undergoing treatment in London, the young opener's recovery is being closely monitored to ensure his future isn't compromised.

Pakistan will play the first match of Champions Trophy 2025 against New Zealand on February 19, 2025. Pakistan are the defending champions of the silverware

But it will take time for his complete recovery and we are not going to risk his future career just for the Champions Trophy," PCB chief says.

Naqvi addressed the media, stating that no risks would be taken with Saim's long-term career. He emphasized that the young talent's recovery would be closely monitored.

Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has suggested that Saim Ayub might not be incorporated into the Champions Trophy squad, saying that the board does not want to risk the young

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has assured fans that opener Saim Ayub’s recovery is progressing as planned, with his plaster expected to be removed within the next two days.

However, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi stated that they do not want ... the second Test against South Africa earlier this month in Cape Town. Prior to his injury, he was in excellent form, scoring ...