lass="">Pakistan’s discarded wicketkeeper batter Azam Khan wrote a cryptic story while reacting to Saim Ayub’s blistering knock against South Africa in second T20I.
lass="">Taking to his Instagram account, the 26-year-old, who last played in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, wrote: “When you give players consistent chances, that’s when they truly have the opportunity to perform at their best."
lass="">Previously, the son of legendary wicketkeeper Moin Khan was rested in the T20 World Cup following below-par performances against debutant USA and in the T20I series against Ireland. The 26-year-old was trolled over his fitness as well as on-field performance.
lass="">Coming in as opener, Saim Ayub top-scored for Pakistan with a 57-ball 98, which featured 11 fours and five sixes.
lass="">His knock helped Pakistan post 207-run target against the Proteas.
lass="">Following his efforts, Reeza Hendricks scored a blistering century and powered South Africa to a seven-wicket victory which put Saim’s knock in vain.
lass="">Earlier in November, Saim impressed with the bat in the ODI series against Zimbabwe, also becoming second Pakistani batter after Shahid Afridi to score a century in less than 60 balls in 50-over format.
lass="">The seven-wicket victory helped South Africa clinch the three-match series 2-0 with a game to spare.
lass="">The third match is scheduled to take place today in Johannesburg.
lass="">With the T20I series concluding, both teams are scheduled to face each other in ODI series from December 17 to 22.