Saim Ayub travelled to London from Cape Town to get an expert opinion on his ankle injury as the Pakistan Cricket Board was racing against time to get him fit for next month's Champions Trophy.

Pakistan cricket team's opening batter, Saim Ayub, will head to London for specialized treatment of his ankle fracture. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has arranged for him to be accompanied by assistant coach Azhar Mahmood.

Pakistan all-format opening batter Saim Ayub has been ruled out of cricket for at least six weeks because of fractured ankle and has put his participation in serious doubt for next month's Champions Trophy.

Saim Ayub suffered an ankle injury while fielding during the first day of the ongoing second Test against South Africa in Cape Town and has been ruled out of competitive cricket for six weeks.

Saim Ayub's fractured ankle has sidelined him for six weeks, jeopardizing his Champions Trophy participation. Set for surgery in London, the young opener faces a race against time to recover and return to form for Pakistan cricket.

The diagnosis rules Pakistan opener Saim Ayub out of two Tests against the Windies later in January and a tri-series against South Africa and New Zealand at home next month.