Saim Ayub dropped from the ODI squad; Sahibzada Farhan included in the team
Published 1 hour ago | By Nouman Shakeel
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has released Saim Ayub from the national squad for the remainder of the triangular ODI series, with Sahibzada Farhan named as his replacement.
According to the PCB, Saim Ayub expressed a desire to play domestic cricket to regain his batting form and confidence. Following consultations with the head coach, he requested to leave the squad—a request that was approved by the team management and the national selection committee.
Pakistan Reaches the Final
By winning three consecutive matches in the triangular series, Pakistan has qualified for the final. This change to the national squad comes at a time when crucial matches in the tournament are still to be played.
The fifth match of the series, between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, will take place tomorrow at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.