Pakistan Cricket Board will send Saim Ayub to London for treatment after he fractured his right ankle during the second Test against South Africa. Ayub's injury has caused concern over his Champions Trophy availability. He will consult a specialist in London and assistant coach Azhar Mahmood will accompany him.
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