Pakistan cricket team has made some key changes for the upcoming Champions Trophy, recalling Fakhar Zaman and Faheem Ashraf while unfortunately ruling out Saim Ayub due to an ankle injury. The decision highlights the team's commitment to balancing immediate needs with long-term player well-being.
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Host Pakistan has recalled opening batter Fakhar Zaman and all-rounder Faheem Ashraf for next month’s Champions Trophy while Saim Ayub was ruled out due to ankle injury sustained during a test match against South Africa at Cape Town earlier this month. \“We recognise how devastating it must be for him (Ayub) to miss a global event, especially when he is in such exceptional batting form,” national selector Asad Shafiq said on Friday.
“As a valuable asset to our team, we are committed to prioritising his long-term health over making any rushed decisions.” Ayub had been in prolific white-ball form, scoring two centuries in the three-match ODI series against South Africa. He is undergoing rehabilitation in London. \Abdullah Shafique, Irfan Khan, Ayub, and left-arm spinner Sufiyan Muqeem were replaced by Ashraf, Fakhar, Khushdil Shah, and Saud Shakeel. Fakhar is one of the three survivors along with Ashraf and Babar Azam, who were part of the Pakistan squad which won the last Champions Trophy, hosted by England and Wales in 2017. Pakistan’s test vice-captain Shakeel also returned to white-ball cricket after having last played at the 50-over World Cup in India in 2023, but the left-hander was ignored for Pakistan’s last three ODI series wins against Australia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. “Fakhar Zaman’s aggressive approach and match-winning capabilities are vital to our plans,” Shafiq said. “Likewise, Saud Shakeel is an experienced, intelligent and calculated batter who constructs his innings thoughtfully and excels at building partnerships.” Shafiq said that Babar or Saud could be Fakhar’s opening partner, depending on opposition and conditions
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