Fakhar, Saim out of Pak-Aus ODIs

The opening batters, Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub, will not be available for selection for the upcoming three-match One-Day International (ODI) series against the Australia national cricket team scheduled to begin on 30 May during Australia’s tour of Pakistan

LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 20th May, 2026) The opening batters, Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub, will not be available for selection for the upcoming three-match One-Day International (ODI) series against the Australia national cricket team scheduled to begin on 30 May during Australia’s tour of Pakistan.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), in a press release issued on Wednesday, stated that both players are currently recovering from injuries and have been advised to continue their rehabilitation programmes under the supervision of the PCB medical panel. Consequently, they have been ruled out of selection for the ODI series.

The PCB wishes both players a speedy recovery and looks forward to seeing them return to competitive cricket at the earliest opportunity.

Further updates regarding the squad and player fitness will be shared in due course.