Saim Ayub is undergoing ankle injury rehabilitation in London after fracturing it during a match. Care is being provided by top sports injury experts, with the hope he recovers for next month's Champions Trophy. Ayub, highly regarded by former England captain Nasser Hussain, is part of Pakistan's provisional squad.
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