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Big Blow For Pakistan As Star Batter Sustains Ankle Injury, Likely To Miss Champions Trophy

Pakistan's young all-format opener, Saim Ayub could miss next month's ICC Champions Trophy after being ruled out of competitive cricket for six weeks because of an ankle injury that he sustained during the ongoing second Test against South Africa. He will take no further part in the Test against the Proteas at Cape Town. The Pakistan Cricket Board said on Saturday that MRIs and other tests were carried out on him and the doctors have advised Saim six weeks rest.

2nd Test: Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma Centuries Put South Africa In Strong Position vs Pakistan

Ryan Rickelton and Temba Bavuma hit centuries and batted South Africa into a strong position on the first day of the second Test against Pakistan at Newlands on Friday. South Africa were 316 for four at the close of play. Rickelton (176 not out) and South African captain Bavuma (106) put on 235 for the fourth wicket after the pair came together with the total on 72 for three. At that stage South Africa were in danger of wasting the advantage of winning the toss on a good batting pitch. But Rickelton and Bavuma were seldom troubled as they posted a fifty partnership off 66 balls and scored consistently at better than four runs an over throughout their stand.

Injury Scare For Pakistan As Saim Ayub Stretchered Off In Second Test vs South Africa

Pakistan suffered an injury scare at the start of the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town on Friday after opener Saim Ayub was stretchered off following injuring his ankle. The severity of Ayub's injury remains unclear, but he has been taken to the hospital for treatment. On the field, he was unable to bear weight on his right ankle and appeared visibly distressed, even shedding tears after the incident. The injury occurred in the seventh over when Ryan Rickelton edged a ball through the slips, prompting Ayub to chase it to deep third alongside Aamer Jamal. As Jamal pulled the ball back, Ayub, positioned as the relay fielder, lost his balance and twisted his ankle. He immediately went down, clutching his lower leg in pain as the physio rushed to assist.

South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd Test Live Streaming And Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd Test Live Streaming: South Africa are all set to host Pakistan in the second Test of the two-match series on Friday in Cape Town. The Proteas have already gained an unassailable lead in the series with a two-wicket win in the first match. With that win, South Africa also secured the World Test Championship final berth. Earlier in the first match, Kagiso Rabada turned batting hero as he and Marco Jansen took South Africa to a dramatic two-wicket win over Pakistan on the fourth day.

Pakistan In 'A Scramble' To Host Champions Trophy 2025 Opener, Stadium Renovation Still Incomplete

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is in a scramble to complete the renovation work of the National Stadium ahead of next month's Champions Trophy, and has moved all matches scheduled at the venue to other places. The stadium will play host to the opening match of the ICC marquee event between Pakistan and New Zealand on February 19. “Due to the ongoing construction and renovation work it was decided against holding any matches at the NSK as it would only further delay the work and also disturb the players,” one official said.

"Unfortunate": Shane Watson On India Not Travelling To Pakistan For Champions Trophy

Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson termed India's inability to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy as "unfortunate" but said the ICC showpiece will offer star batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma a chance to liberate themselves from a prolonged form slump. The global governing body has adopted the 'Hybrid' model for this edition of the CT with India scheduled to play its matches at a neutral venue in Dubai.

Can You Answer This KBC 6.40 Lakh Question On Cricket?

Cricket lovers rejoiced when legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan asked a question on the Gentlemen's Game during the latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati. Putting forward a question for INR 6.40 lakh, Amitabh asked the contestant a tricky question on Test cricket. Over the last few years, the longest format of the game has undergone a big reform, with huge totals being put on the board while most matches are ending in results. Mr. Bachchan asked a question from the year 2022 when a certain team scored over 500 runs on Day 1 of a Test match, becoming the first to do so.

"Was Sulking In Toilet": South Africa Skipper Temba Bavuma During Tense Chase vs Pakistan In Centurion

Following his side's qualification to the ICC World Test Championship final for the first time, South African skipper Temba Bavuma called it an "emotional moment" for him and hilariously remarked that he was "in the toilet" during the match-winning partnership between Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen towards the end. South Africa continued their brilliant run in ICC tournaments as after the final of ICC T20 World Cup this year, they have booked for themselves a spot in the ICC World Test Championship final at Lord's next year.

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Big Blow For Pakistan As Star Batter Sustains Ankle Injury, Likely To Miss Champions Trophy

2nd Test: Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma Centuries Put South Africa In Strong Position vs Pakistan

Injury Scare For Pakistan As Saim Ayub Stretchered Off In Second Test vs South Africa

South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd Test Live Streaming And Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Pakistan In 'A Scramble' To Host Champions Trophy 2025 Opener, Stadium Renovation Still Incomplete

"Unfortunate": Shane Watson On India Not Travelling To Pakistan For Champions Trophy

Can You Answer This KBC 6.40 Lakh Question On Cricket?

"Was Sulking In Toilet": South Africa Skipper Temba Bavuma During Tense Chase vs Pakistan In Centurion