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Pakistan's young opener saim ayub has completed rehab for an ankle injury and will undergo a fitness test before playing in the Pakistan Super League starting April 11. If required, the PCB may recommend additional rest. Meanwhile, Fakhar Zaman is also recovering well from an injury and gearing up for the PSL.

No Pakistani cricketers, including high-profile names like Naseem Shah and Shadab Khan, attracted bids during The Hundred Draft. Factors potentially contributing to this absence include the involvement of IPL team owners in The Hundred and the players' modest recent white-ball performances. Last year's issues with No Objection Certificates from the PCB may have also played a role.

Pakistan's ICC Champions Trophy 2025 journey ended disappointingly as their match against Bangladesh was rained out. Captain Mohammad Rizwan cited injuries to key players like saim ayub and Fakhar Zaman as a major factor in their poor performance and emphasized the need for improvement in domestic cricket for future success.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has retained national selector Aaqib Javed as interim head coach for the New Zealand white-ball tour, with the process of appointing a permanent head coach underway. Salman Ali Agha has been appointed as the new T20I captain, and Mohammad Rizwan continues to lead the ODI team.

Pakistan's interim head coach Aaqib Javed on Wednesday acknowledged that injuries to saim ayub and Fakhar Zaman affected the team's Champions Trophy performance. Despite elimination from semis, Aaqib remains determined to end positively against Bangladesh. He defended the team selection and noted that the squad closely resembles the one that previously achieved ODI series victories.

Captain Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam have been dropped from Pakistan's T20 squad for the New Zealand series, replaced by Salman Ali Agha as captain with Shadab Khan named vice-captain. Rizwan remains ODI captain, while Babar stays in the ODI squad. Fast bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf are also out, and opener Fakhar Zaman is injured.

Fast bowler Haris Rauf emphasises Pakistan will treat their Champions Trophy match against India like any other, focusing on victory. Despite losing to New Zealand and missing key players saim ayub and Fakhar Zaman, he remains optimistic about their chances. Rauf, fit and ready, draws confidence from previous wins against India in Dubai.

The Pakistan vs. Bangladesh Champions Trophy match on Thursday was abandoned due to relentless rain, concluding Pakistan's first ICC tournament on home soil in 29 years without a win. Both teams share a point from the fixture, ending their campaigns winless. This is the second washout in Rawalpindi during the tournament, following the abandoned match between South Africa and Australia earlier this week.

Pakistan are out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 after losing to New Zealand and India. Ex-captain Sana Mir criticises the squad selection, saying it was flawed from the start. Their pace attack appeared rusty and part-time spinners were ineffective. Mir calls for a complete overhaul of Pakistan's cricket system for future success.

Pakistan's young opener saim ayub will miss the ICC Champions Trophy due to an ankle injury. He will undergo a 10-week rehabilitation. The injury was sustained during a Test against South Africa. His availability for the New Zealand tour depends on clearing fitness tests.

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan hinted that Babar Azam will open in the tri-series against New Zealand as a replacement for the injured saim ayub. Ayub, an emerging talent, is sidelined with an ankle fracture, necessitating an extended rehabilitation. Pakistan remains confident in Babar Azam’s abilities to lead the batting lineup despite the setback.

Former Pakistan allrounder Mudassar Nazar shared his insights with the Pakistan cricket team on coping with pressure ahead of their match against India. Nazar emphasized the importance of handling pressure and highlighted the significant loss of Fakhar Zaman due to injury. He suggested India's inclusion of an off-spinner could be crucial on Dubai's turning pitch.

Imam-ul-Haq replaces Fakhar Zaman in Pakistan's Champions Trophy squad after Fakhar sustained an oblique injury. The ICC approved the replacement, and Imam will join the team for their match against India on February 23. Fakhar previously replaced saim ayub, who was injured. Pakistan need a victory after their defeat to New Zealand in the opening match.

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam's performance remains a focal point ahead of the ODI tri-series final and ICC Champions Trophy. Despite his recent struggles, the team management backs him in his new role as an opener because of his technical skills and ability to handle the new ball, particularly in the absence of saim ayub.

Despite criticism, Pakistan's interim coach Aaqib Javed backs Babar Azam to continue to open batting alongside Fakhar Zaman in the absence of injured saim ayub. Babar had a poor outing an an opener during the three matches of the tri-series, which saw him accumulating just 62 runs. Pakistan lost the tri-series final against New Zealand.

Pakistan's Babar Azam equals Hashim Amla's record as the joint fastest to reach 6000 ODI runs and sets a new record in Asia. Despite his achievement, Babar's recent form with scores of 10, 23, and 29 in the tri-series remains a concern for Pakistan ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy.

Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting believe Pakistan will be strong contenders at ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to home advantage, a potent pace attack, and players like Shaheen Afridi and Babar Azam. While there are challenges, they emphasise Pakistan’s potential to excel, especially in subcontinental conditions, and expect them to make a significant impact in the tournament.

Several star cricketers will be missing the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to injuries, personal reasons, and unexpected retirements. Key players such as India's Jasprit Bumrah, England's Jacob Bethell, and Australia's Pat Cummins lead the list, leaving their teams to find replacements. The absence of these players is expected to significantly impact their teams' performances.

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has indicated saim ayub will likely miss the ICC Champions Trophy due to an ankle injury sustained in South Africa. While undergoing treatment in London, the young opener's recovery is being closely monitored to ensure his future isn't compromised. Fakhar Zaman is set to replace Saim, with other players being considered for the squad.

Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood is being considered for the Champions Trophy squad with concerns over saim ayub's ankle fracture. Shan's strong performances in Test and domestic cricket make him a candidate. If Saim is unfit, options like Imam ul Haq and Haseebullah Khan are also in contention. The final decision hinges on Saim's recovery.