Karachi: Pakistan opener Saim Ayub's participation in the Champions Trophy remains doubtful after being told by a specialist in London that his ankle injury may take more than six week to heal. The youngster had fractured his ankle while fielding on the first day of the second Test against South Africa in Capetown earlier this month.

Saim Ayub's ankle injury has dealt a huge blow for Pakistan. The left-handed opener seems unlikely to recover in time for the upcoming Champions Trophy. A specialist in London was consulted for Saim Ayub's ankle issue and the words of caution have come straight from him.

Australia captain Pat Cummins is in doubt for the Champions Trophy after it was revealed that he had been managing an ankle problem during the Test series against India. It was confirmed on Thursday that Cummins would miss the two-Test tour of Sri Lanka (paternity leave) and will undergo scans on his ankle in the coming days to determine whether he will be able to lead the team in the Champions Trophy,