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Followers around the globe are eagerly ready for the Champions Trophy 2025, which can kick-start from February 19. The ICC event shall be co-hosted by Pakistan and Dubai. This can even the mark the ICC occasion to be hosted in Pakistan for the reason that 1996 ODI World Cup. A complete of eight groups shall be collaborating on this 50-over format event and each staff, aside from Pakistan, have additionally introduced their respective squads. Nonetheless, a latest report revealed the rationale why Pakistan Cricket Board is taking a lot time within the squad announcement.
Based on a report by Cricket Pakistan, batter Saim Ayub’s untimed harm is inflicting the delay for the PCB. Ayub sustained an ankle fracture in the course of the second Check towards South Africa in Cape City earlier this month. He together with assistant coach Azhar Mahmood went to London for remedy.
The PCB is presently ready the affirmation on Ayub’s availability earlier than finalising the gamers for the Champions Trophy 2025.
Earlier on Sunday, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi hinted that opener Saim Ayub is likely to be excluded from Pakistan’s squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy, emphasising that the board is dedicated to prioritising the younger batter’s full restoration and avoiding any hasty selections.
“We cannot put Saim Ayub’s career at risk for the Champions Trophy. The plaster on Saim Ayub’s foot will be removed in a couple of days, as he is undergoing rehabilitation,” Naqvi informed reporters on Sunday.
Other than him, former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif additionally shared his issues concerning Pakistan’s opening pair with Ayub nonetheless recovering from his harm.
“I am worried about Saim Ayub’s injury, and with Abdullah Shafique also out of form, we are left in a bit of a dilemma,” he stated.
The opening match of the Champions Trophy 2025 shall be performed between Pakistan and New Zealand at Nationwide Stadium in Karachi.
(With IANS Inputs)
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