pakistan opener Saim Ayyub Will go to London for treatment of his ankle fracture. The PCB, which had earlier said that it would stay with the team and eventually go back to Pakistan newlands test matchhave instead decided to send him straight to London for specialist treatment. He will also be accompanied by Pakistan’s assistant coach. azhar mahoodWho is currently with the team in Cape Town.
The PCB has criticized the way it has dealt with player injuries in the past and is considering drawing a line under that chapter. In 2022, Shaheen Afridi, who also suffered an on-field injury, initially traveled with the team before eventually being flown to London, although not before mounting criticism of the decision not to proceed with immediate treatment.
PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi emphasized the quality of care Ayub would receive, saying he would be treated in “the best hospital in the world”.
“Saim Ayub will be examined by sports ortho specialist doctors in England as an urgent appointment has been made by the PCB. All resources will be utilized for his treatment.”
Ayub had to happen pulled off the pitch It was only the seventh over of the match, when Ryan Rickelton bowled a ball through the slips, sending Ayub to deep third with Aamer Jamal out. Jamal pulled it back as Ayoub Riley was set to become the fielder, but he lost his balance and twisted his ankle. He immediately went down and appeared to be in pain, holding the lower part of his leg as the physio ran over.
Despite prolonged treatment outside the boundary line, Ayub was unable to put any weight on his right ankle, and was seen crying when he was placed on a stretcher and taken off the field. He was later seen on crutches in a medical boot. The PCB later said he would be ruled out for six weeks, making him in a race against time To be fit for the Champions Trophy starting February 19.
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