Pakistan all-format opening batter Saim Ayub has been ruled out of cricket for up to six weeks because of fractured ankle and has put his participation in serious doubt for next month’s Champions Trophy.

Pakistan opener Saim Ayub will travel to London to have his ankle fracture treated. The PCB, who had earlier said he would stay with the team and fly back to Pakistan at the end of the Newlands Test match,

In a major setback for Pakistan cricket, the rising star and dynamic opener Saim Ayub has been ruled out of action for at least six weeks due to a fractured right ankle. The unfortunate injury occurred during the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town,