Pakistan opener Saim Ayub has been ruled out of competitive cricket for up to six weeks after suffering a right ankle fracture on the opening day of the second Test against South Africa at Newlands. The injury occurred while he was fielding, forcing him out of the remainder of the match.
An MRI scan conducted on Friday afternoon confirmed the fracture, and his ankle has been immobilized in a medical moon boot. Although he will not take further part in the Test, Saim will remain with the squad and return to Pakistan after the conclusion of the match.
This setback is a major blow for Pakistan, as the young left-hander was looking to establish himself in the Test lineup. The team management will now look for a suitable replacement as Pakistan navigates the rest of the series without him.
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