CAPE TOWN – Pakistan opening batter Saim Ayub has been ruled out of the ongoing Cape Town Test against South Africa after twisting his right ankle while fielding at the deep third in the seventh over of the first day.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), in a statement, said Saim underwent X-rays and MRI tests this afternoon and the reports have been sent to specialists in London for further advice on the treatment and time away from competitive cricket.
South Africa finished the first day of the second Test with 316-4 on the board in 80 overs as Ryan Rickelton and Temba Bavuma scored centuries against Pakistan at the Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town.
After South Africa won the toss and opted to bat first, Pakistan picked up the first three for 71 runs bringing Bavuma and Rickelton to the crease. Khurram Shahzad drew the first blood with the wicket of opening batter Aiden Markram who returned for a 40-ball 17 inlcuding three fours.
Mohammad Abbas removed No.3 batter Wiaan Mulder for five off 18 balls while Salman Ali Agha struck to send back Tristan Stubbs for a six-ball duck.
Bavuma, who brought up his fourth Test century (106, 179b, 9x4s, 2x6s), fell to Salman three overs before close of play as Mohammad Rizwan pouched his fourth catch of the day behind stumps.
