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LAHORE, Jan 05 (APP):The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to send Saim Ayub to London immediately for the treatment of his right ankle fracture incurred during the second Test match against South Africa in Newlands, Cape Town.
Saim Ayub was scheduled to stay with the team in Cape Town and travel to Pakistan as he was advised six-week rest by the doctors. Saim will travel to London from Cape Town on the first available flight.
Upon intervention of PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, it has been decided to send Saim Ayub to London immediately as appointment has been fixed with the renowned orthopaedic experts in London. Assistant coach Azher Mehmood will accompany Saim Ayub to London. The decision has been taken after consultation with doctors.
The PCB chairman talked to the opening batter Saim and inquired about his well-being and expressed good wishes for swift recovery.
Mohsin Naqvi said: “Saim Ayub will be checked up by sports ortho specialist doctors in England as an immediate appointment has been made by the PCB. The medical team is looking into the entire case and Dr. Mumraiz has shared Saim’s medical reports with specialists in England.”
The PCB chairman said that Saim Ayub is a stylish batsman and an asset to Pakistan cricket.
“Saim’s treatment will be ensures at the best hospital of the world and all resources will be used for his treatment. We hope that the left-handed batter will make a full recovery before the ICC Champions Trophy.”
Saim Ayub is sure to miss the two Test matches against the visiting West Indies but the PCB wants to see the batter fit for the ICC Champions Trophy scheduled to be hosted by the defending champions Pakistan from February 19 to March 9.