Saim Ayub has injured his knee badly while fielding on the first day of second Test against South Africa. Ayub is currently in London for his medical treatment.

"We gave the statement because our media also started flashing such speculative news without checking the facts. This would have caused chaos and confusion amongst the PCB, ICC, government, commercial partners and fans affecting the ticketing and marketing of the event,

To strengthen the spin department, off-spinner Sajid Khan and mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed have been recalled to partner with left-arm spinner Noman Ali,' the Pakistan Cricket Board's official release said on Saturday.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will kickstart in Pakistan on February 19. However, India will play all their Champions Trophy games in Dubai.

There have been several media reports stating that the Champions Trophy 2025 might be shifted out of Pakistan due to delay in renovation work at the stadiums in the country.