Saim Ayub nominated for ICC Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2024
Saim Ayub, a left-handed opener from Pakistan, has been nominated for the ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2024. He is recognized for his strong performances in a historic ODI series against South Africa, where Pakistan achieved a clean sweep. In 2024, Ayub played nine ODIs, scoring 515 runs with an average of 64.37. He was instrumental in Pakistan's success, including two centuries in the series against South Africa, earning him the Player of the Series award. Ayub also contributed with the ball, taking five wickets in ODIs. His standout performance included a crucial innings that helped Pakistan chase down a challenging target against South Africa.