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Saim Ayub
Personal information
Born (2002-05-24) 24 May 2002 (age 22)
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
BattingLeft-handed
BowlingRight-arm off-spin
RoleOpening batsman
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2021Quetta Gladiators
2023–presentPeshawar Zalmi (squad no. 103)
Source: Cricinfo, 15 December 2022

Saim Ayub (born 24 May 2002) is a Pakistani cricketer who plays as an opening batsman.[1]

Domestic career

In February 2021, Saim made his Twenty20 debut for Quetta Gladiators in the 2021 Pakistan Super League.[2]

In March 2022, he made his List A debut for Sindh in the 2021–22 Pakistan Cup.[3]

In September 2022, he made his first-class debut for Sindh in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2022/23.

Pakistan Super League

In February 2023, while playing for Peshawar Zalmi during the 2023 PSL, he hit his maiden PSL half-century off 33 deliveries, observers comparing him to Saeed Anwar.[4] Saim Ayub continues to make his mark in the PSL 2023 season with consistent run scoring for Peshawar Zalmi along with Babar Azam. In match 25 between Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators in the PSL 2023 season, Saim scored 74 off 34 and helped Peshawar Zalmi post 240/2 in 20 overs. In match 27 of PSL 2023, Saim Ayub played a blistering knock of 58 off 33 balls.

International career

In December 2022, alongside fast bowler Ihsanullah and batsman Haseebullah Khan, ​Saim Ayub was one of the three youngsters selected to be included in the national squad for the second Test match of the New Zealand series in Karachi, so they could get some international exposure and see the dynamics of the dressing room.[5]

In March 2023, he was named in Pakistan's Twenty20 International (T20I) squad for the series against Afghanistan.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Saim Ayub". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  2. ^ "1st Match (N), Karachi, Feb 20 2021, Pakistan Super League". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  3. ^ "23rd Match, Islamabad, Mar 19 2022, Pakistan Cup". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
  4. ^ "WATCH: Classy knock by Saim Ayub reminds fans of Saeed Anwar". Cricket Pakistan. 17 February 2023.
  5. ^ Lakhani, Faizan (31 December 2022). "Three youngsters to be inducted to Pak squad for second Test against NZ". The News International.
  6. ^ "Pakistan name new captain for Afghanistan T20Is". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 13 March 2023.