Pakistan vs South Africa update, Saim Ayub ruled out for up to six weeks
Saim Ayub has badly injured his ankle while fielding during the 2nd Test match b/w pakistan vs south africa on Fri. He may be out of the field for a long time.
Pakistani opener Saim Ayub has been ruled out of competitive cricket for up to six weeks because of 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, the Pakistan Cricket Board said.
Saim Ayub is currently not part of the Pakistan squad for the next 6 weeks due to his injury and will not be a part of upcoming matches, including the Pakistan vs West Indies tour and the subsequent Pakistan vs New Zealand series.
The second test match between Pakistan and South Africa is being played from Friday. South Africa has won the toss and decided to bat first in the match being played in Cape Town. Pakistan has suffered a big setback at the beginning of the match. The team’s star player Sam Ayub injured due to a twisted ankle. He looked in a lot of pain and went out of the field with the help of team members.
In the seventh over of South Africa’s innings, Ryan’s shot went for a boundary between gully and backward point, however Jamal dived and stopped the ball near the boundary and Sam, who was running behind him, stopped suddenly to catch the ball, due to which his ankle got twisted and he looked in a lot of pain. During this time, former Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam was present with him and encouraged him.
Sam Ayub looked in pain for a long time and was seen sitting on the ground. After some time the physio also came on the field. After some treatment, Ayub was taken out of the field. The problems for Pakistan increased further when Abdullah Shafiq, who came in place of Ayub, missed an easy chance to dismiss Aiden Markram at cover. However, Aiden Markram stats after two overs.
