NEW DELHI: Pakistan's young opener Saim Ayub has completed his rehabilitation for an ankle injury and will now undergo a fitness test before being cleared to participate in the Pakistan Super League, which begins on April 11.
According to a source in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Saim has returned to Lahore after completing his rehab in London under the supervision of sports injury specialists in the UK.
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"He has to now undergo some fitness tests in Lahore before he is cleared to take part in the PSL," the source said.
The source added that if the PCB medical panel believes Saim needs additional rest before returning to competitive cricket, they will prioritize his recovery over the PSL.
Saim, who impressed on tours of Australia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa with two centuries in the ODI series against South Africa, suffered an ankle fracture while fielding on the boundary on the first day of the second Test in January.
Following consultations with experts in London, the PCB decided he should complete his rehab there.
The source also mentioned that seasoned opener Fakhar Zaman has made good progress in his recovery from an injury sustained at the start of the Champions Trophy and is preparing for his return in the PSL.
