Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has released Saim Ayub from the national ODI squad for the remaining matches of the tri-nation series, with Sahibzada Farhan named as his replacement.
According to the PCB, Saim Ayub requested to play domestic cricket to improve his batting form and regain confidence. Following discussions with the head coach, his request to leave the squad was approved by the team management and national selection committee.
Sahibzada Farhan Joins Pakistan Squad
Sahibzada Farhan has been added to Pakistan’s ODI squad in place of Saim Ayub.
Pakistan have already secured three consecutive victories in the tri-nation series and qualified for the final. The fifth match of the series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be played at Gaddafi Stadium on October 27.