Pakistan have released opener Saim Ayub from the ODI squad and instructed him to play domestic cricket, with Sahibzada Farhan named as his replacement.
Pakistan have released opening batter Saim Ayub from the national ODI squad and instructed him to play domestic cricket as he looks to regain his form, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said.
Sahibzada Farhan has been included in the national squad as Ayub’s replacement following the opener’s failure to make an impact in the first three matches of the ongoing tri-nation series.
According to the PCB, Ayub has been advised to return to domestic cricket to work on his form. The decision comes after he struggled to deliver notable performances during the opening three matches of the tournament.
The board said Ayub wants to regain his form by playing domestic cricket, although it did not provide further details about his domestic schedule or a possible return to the national ODI squad.
Farhan’s inclusion provides Pakistan with a replacement for Ayub as the team continues its campaign in the tri-nation series. The PCB has not announced any additional changes to the squad in the information provided.
Ayub’s release marks a change in Pakistan’s batting lineup after his underwhelming start to the tournament. The decision also gives the opener an opportunity to focus on domestic cricket in an effort to improve his performances.
The development comes as Pakistan continue their preparations and campaign in the ODI series, with the team management opting to bring in Farhan in place of Ayub.
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