In a heartfelt gesture, President Asif Ali Zardari reached out to Pakistan’s cricket sensation, Saim Ayub, who recently suffered an ankle fracture while fielding during the final Test against South Africa at Newlands. The injury, which occurred on the second day of the match, has sidelined the young opener for up to six weeks.
President Zardari, known for his support of national sports, made a phone call to Ayub to inquire about his condition and express his best wishes for a speedy recovery. The 22-year-old cricketer, who has been in stellar form, thanked the President for his thoughtful gesture and reassured him of his commitment to return stronger.
Ayub’s recent performances have been nothing short of remarkable. During the white-ball tour of Australia, he scored three centuries and one fifty in ODIs, along with an unbeaten 98 in T20Is. His brilliance continued in South Africa, where he was named Player of the Series in the ODIs, leading Pakistan to a historic 3-0 whitewash over the Proteas1.
As the Pakistan team continues their pursuit of South Africa’s first-innings total of 615 in the ongoing second Test, the cricketing world eagerly awaits Ayub’s return to the field.