The Pakistan cricket team has suffered an early setback ahead of its upcoming One-Day International (ODI) series against Australia, scheduled to begin on 30 May, with Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub ruled out of selection due to injuries. According to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), both players are currently undergoing rehabilitation and recovery under the […]
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‘Hard to beat’: Ricky Ponting showers praise on Saim Ayub
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has heaped praise on Pakistan’s opener Saim Ayub, saying the Salman Ali Agha-led side could become “hard to beat” if the left-hander delivers strong performances in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Pakistan will face New Zealand in the opening match of the mega event’s Super Eight stage (Saturday) […]
Saim Ayub claims top spot in ICC T20 all-rounder rankings after ‘excellent showings’ against Australia
Pakistan’s Saim Ayub has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Men’s T20 All-Rounder Rankings on the back of “some excellent showings” during the recently concluded three-match series against Australia. Pakistan whitewashed Australia with a 3-0 victory in the series, during which Saim scored 119 run and claimed three wickets. An announcement by the International […]
T20 rankings: Saim Ayub shines, Babar Azam slips
The ICC has released the latest T20 player rankings ahead of the World Cup. Pakistan’s Saim Ayub has once again claimed the No. 1 T20 all-rounder spot, while Sikandar Raza dropped to second place. Mohammad Nawaz rose one spot to fourth, and Shadab Khan jumped 13 places to 26th. In the batters’ rankings, India’s Abhishek […]
Saim, Abrar help Pakistan subdue Australia in first T20I
All-round performance by Saim Ayub and a miserly spell of mystery spin by Abrar Ahmed helped Pakistan defeat Australia by 22 runs in the first T20I of the three-match series at the Gaddafi stadium on Thursday night. Australia were restricted to 146-8 in 20 overs while chasing down Pakistan’s total of 168-8 as Pakistani spinners […]
Saim Ayub reclaims top spot as T20 all-rounder
Pakistan’s Saim Ayub has once again claimed the top position in the ICC T20 all-rounder rankings. He achieved this after a stellar performance against Sri Lanka in the Tri-Series final. Saim scored 36 runs and took a key wicket, boosting his rating to 294 points. The new ICC rankings also highlighted India’s Virat Kohli rising […]
Saim Ayub leads Pakistan to series win with classy half-century
Saim Ayub starred with a stylish 77 as Pakistan defeated South Africa by seven wickets in the third ODI on Saturday in Faisalabad, clinching the series 2-1. Chasing a modest target of 144, Pakistan dominated with both bat and ball, reaching the total in just 26 overs with 100 balls to spare. Pakistan’s innings started […]
Saim Ayub, spinners steer Pakistan to ODI series victory over South Africa
Pakistan sealed the three-match ODI series against South Africa on Saturday at Iqbal Cricket Stadium, courtesy of Saim Ayub’s half-century and spinner Abrar Ahmed’s four-wicket haul. Chasing a modest 144-run target, the home side comfortably knocked the winning runs for the loss of just three wickets and 100 balls to spare. Pakistan, however, had a […]
Saim Ayub becomes top T20I all-rounder in latest ICC rankings
Pakistan’s Saim Ayub has claimed the No.1 spot in the ICC Men’s T20I all-rounder rankings, according to the latest update issued by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday. Ayub, who has been in impressive form with the ball in recent outings, with eight wickets in seven outings, moved up four places to displace India’s […]
Saim Ayub tops ICC t20 all-rounder rankings
Pakistan’s rising star Saim Ayub has climbed to the top of the ICC Men’s T20I all-rounder rankings, becoming the world’s No.1 in the latest update by the International Cricket Council. Ayub jumped four places to overtake India’s Hardik Pandya, who had held the top spot for a long stretch. His recent bowling form, with eight […]