Saim Ayub released from Pakistan tri-series squad to work on batting form, Sahibzada Farhan named replacement

Pakistan opener Saim Ayub has been released from the national squad for the remainder of the ongoing One-day International tri-series after requesting to return to domestic cricket to work on his batting form and regain confidence, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Monday. The PCB said the decision was taken after Saim spoke to head coach Mike Hesson, with the team management and national selection committee agreeing to his request. “Respecting Saim’s decision and appreciating his honest assessment of his current form, the team management and national selection committee have mutually…