Saim Ayub Injured During Test Match Against South Africa

Pakistan’s dynamic left-handed opener, Saim Ayub, sustained an ankle injury during the second Test match against South Africa, forcing him to leave the field on Friday.

Injury scare for Pakistan as Saim Ayub stretchered off in 2nd Test vs South Africa#SaimAyub #PAKvsSA #SAvPAK https://t.co/Rxgnhgm98h

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The injury occurred in the first session on day one at Newlands, Cape Town. While fielding in the seventh over, after Mohammad Abbas’s delivery was hit to third-wicket territory, Ayub tripped and fell awkwardly while acting as a relay fielder, twisting his ankle.

The 22-year-old was visibly in pain and had to be assisted off the field for medical attention.

Ayub is undergoing further medical assessments at a nearby hospital to evaluate his sprained right ankle.

A huge blow for Pakistan as Saim Ayub goes off the field in pain after hurting his right leg in the field.#SAvPAK | #PakistanCricket pic.twitter.com/HMRF4qcVEV

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will provide updates on his condition.