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Pakistan batter Saim Ayub on Saturday accomplished his assessments with orthopaedic surgeons in London for his ankle harm, however it is going to require every week to know if he can play within the subsequent month’s ICC Champions Trophy. Saim was examined by two famous orthopedic surgeons in London, Dr David Redfern and Dr Fortunate Jeyaseelan. A supply near Saim stated the Pakistan Cricket Board could be very eager on having Saim slot in time for the Champions Trophy sport in opposition to India on February 23 in Dubai.
“Even if the doctors say he will not have recovered from his injury in time for Pakistan’s opening CT game against New Zealand on February 19 in Karachi but he could be fit for the India game, the selectors and PCB are willing to take the risk,” the supply stated.
He stated Saim had been despatched to London for consultations with specialists even after he was initially suggested a six-week relaxation for his ankle harm as a result of the PCB could be very eager to see him match for the marquee occasion and significantly the India match.
The PCB will get last studies and recommendation from the specialists by subsequent week on Saim’s restoration course of and time however after preliminary examination they’ve dominated out any invasive or non-invasive surgical procedure to set the ankle proper.
“Their findings are that Saim can recover from his injury through physiotherapy, medication and rest but how long a rehab period they suggest will be known next week,” he stated.
In the intervening time, the PCB will embody Saim within the preliminary squad for the Champions Trophy because the selectors have till February 12 to make adjustments in it and finalise their 15-member squad.
Saim will stay in London till subsequent week to seek out out if he can rehab in Lahore on the PCB’s excessive efficiency centre or can get higher care in London itself. PTI Corr UNG 7/21/2024
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