Injured Saim Ayub ruled out for up to six weeks
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Stylish Pakistan opener Saim Ayub has been ruled out of competitive cricket for up to six weeks due to a right ankle fracture sustained while fielding on the opening day of the second Test against South Africa at Newlands on Friday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Saturday.
An MRI conducted Friday afternoon confirmed the fracture, which has been immobilized in an Ankle Medical Moon Boot.
Although Saim Ayub will not participate further in the Test, he will remain with the team and travel back to Pakistan with the squad after the match concludes.
Reporter Wasim Ahmad