The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed the decision on Monday, October 26, following discussions between Ayub and the team management.
According to the PCB, Ayub spoke with the head coach and expressed his desire to return to domestic cricket to work on his batting and rebuild his confidence.
The team management and national selection committee accepted his request, appreciating his honest assessment of his current form.
Sahibzada Farhan Replaces Saim Ayub
Following Ayub’s release, the national selection committee named Sahibzada Farhan as his replacement for the remainder of the tri-series.
The change comes as Pakistan prepares for the final stages of the competition. The PCB did not provide further details about Ayub’s domestic cricket schedule.
Ayub’s return to domestic cricket is intended to give him an opportunity to focus on his batting and work towards regaining consistency.
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Pakistan Qualify for Tri-Series Final
Pakistan have secured a place in the tri-series final after winning three consecutive matches.
The team are scheduled to face Sri Lanka in the fifth match of the tournament at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday, October 27.
With the final approaching, Pakistan will look to maintain their momentum as the squad adjusts to the change in personnel.
The PCB’s decision allows Ayub to focus on improving his form while Sahibzada Farhan gets an opportunity to join the national ODI squad for the remainder of the tournament.
