Shoaib Malik: “Saim Ayub needs to bring back the same mindset he had before the injury”
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Veteran Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik has advised opening batsman Saim Ayub to “bring back the same mindset he had” before fracturing his ankle in January 2025.
Babar Azam: “You have to understand that Saim is coming back from injury after three months. Before that, he was in such good form that he alone could win games. After a long break, a lot goes through a player’s mind. He’s still young, give him some margin”
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Pakistan batsman Babar Azam has defended Saim Ayub in the midst of his drop in form, saying the powerful opener can still win games single-handedly.
Mushtaq Ahmed: “Give him some time, and he will surely make a strong comeback”
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Pakistan spin icon Mushtaq Ahmed has no doubt that big-hitting opening batsman Saim Ayub will “make a strong comeback”.
Jason Gillespie: “Particularly in the one-day space, he’s done incredibly well. He’s a fine talent and someone that needs to be nurtured [and] supported”
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Former Pakistan red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie has been very impressed with opening batsman Saim Ayub’s performance in ODIs.
Alzarri Joseph: “I think he’s a fantastic talent”
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West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has great admiration for Pakistan opening batsman Saim Ayub, saying he is “a fantastic talent”.
Babar Azam: “He has the ability to turn the game around when he’s in good form. He’s a game-changer”
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Pakistan batsman Babar Azam acknowledged opener Saim Ayub is a “game-changer” when he is in good form.
Mushtaq Ahmed: “When a player returns from injury, net sessions alone aren’t enough. To regain form and rhythm, match practice is essential. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen”
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Legendary Pakistan spinner Mushtaq Ahmed has hinted that opening batsman Saim Ayub was rushed back from his injury.
Abdullah Shafique: “Saim is an excellent player and a great asset for Pakistan. I wish him the best of luck”
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Top order batsman Abdullah Shafique believes opener Saim Ayub is an “excellent player and a great asset for Pakistan”.
Shahid Afridi: “There is a need of such a captain who is having a selfless approach to the game”
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Iconic Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has admitted that he would like to see big-hitting opener Saim Ayub become T20I captain.
Ramiz Raja: “Saim Ayub is a glorious talent. He can hit lofted shots, he can play conventional drives as well”
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Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has called opening batsman Saim Ayub a “glorious talent”.
