Who is Saim Ayub?
Saim Ayub got the license to kill from Pakistan. He has confidence even at young age to go and express himself from the word go.
Let’s look into Saim Ayub Profile, Biography, Stats and Networth . Saim Ayub is the next big thing for Pakistan. Saim Ayub rose to fame during Pakistan Super League (PSL 2023). Saim Ayub scored 341 runs in 12 matches, at a strike rate of 165.53 with the help of five half-centuries.
The left-handed batter, at the back of a scintillating domestic record, got his maiden call-up for the away T20I series against Afghanistan in March, 2023.
Pakistan cricket team’s young batting sensation Saim Ayub feels that adopting aggressive style of play is important for staying relevant in modern day international cricket.
Saim Ayub finished the CPL 2023 with 478 runs as the 2nd highest scorer after Shai Hope. Saim Ayub also hit the most 39 fours and 28 sixes in CPL 2023 season. Also has the highest strike rate of 142.25 in the CPL 2023. What a turnaround for the lad.
Saim Ayub is a new batting sensation and a rising star of Pakistan. He is a very stylish left-handed opening batsman. Saim Ayub has a mixed class of Saeed Anwar and Brian Lara. His no-look shots is going viral on social media. Saim Ayub in an interview said that he has competition with himself. He wants to see a better version of himself in future coming cricketing events. He is a very humble guy and keen to learn and improve. Saim Ayub has mindset to play aggressive brand of cricket.
Saim Ayub Shot Ranges
The 20-year-old’s shots range from conventional front foot and backfoot strokes to the more adventurous scoops, flicks and paddles. His “no-look” shot — essentially a paddle-scoop — has gained massive popularity following the PSL.
Confidence is the Key for Saim Ayub
Saim is a believer in confidence and said the said trait was the key to success for every cricketer.
“I go in every game with confidence at my back and I try to remain positive,” he noted.
Saim Ayub Interview
Recently, Ayub sat for a brief interview and shared with his fans how his cricketing career started and how proud he feels about representing Pakistan.
Answering a question from the interviewer, Ayub said he was the one in Gulistan-e-Johar who smashed the most street lights and other things while playing cricket in his flat and disturbed people’s sleep. He said that cricket taught him how to rise after falling.
He said that two of his elder brothers and his father used to play cricket with him at home. He said he was basically a right-handed person, but his brother changed his batting style unintentionally while teaching him how to hold the bat and take position as a batsman. He said that gradually his muscle memory developed as a left-handed batsman.
Ayub said that he does every task with his right hand except batting. He said that Fridays used to be his best days because he used to go to the cricket academy just on Fridays. He said he had a special fragrance of his academy days and the cricket kit in his mind. He said that his passion for cricket cost him his education.
Recalling the most memorable moments of his cricketing career so far, Ayub said he can’t forget the day when he opened the innings along with Babar Azam for Peshawar Zalmi against Lahore Qalandars in the PSL8 and scored a 50 in this match. He said it was the best moment of his life when he debuted for Pakistan’s national cricket team and got the official cricket kit and jerseys.
Saim Ayub Date of Birth
Saim Ayub was born on May 24, 2002.
Saim Ayub Age
Saim Ayub age is 21 years.
Saim Ayub Birth Place
Saim Ayub birth place is Karachi.
Saim Ayub Batting style
Left-handed
Saim Ayub Bowling style
Right Arm Off break
Saim Ayub Height
5 feet 8 inches (1.72 m)
Saim Ayub Weight
143 lbs (65 kg)
Saim Ayub Education
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Saim Ayub Favorite Players
Saim Ayub’s favorite cricketer is Saeed Anwar. Among present-day players, his favorite player is Virat Kohli.
Saim Ayub Curent Teams
Pakistan Under-16s, Pakistan Under-19s, Karachi Region Whites, Quetta Gladiators, Karachi Under-16s, Karachi Region Whites Under 19s, Karachi Zone VI Under-19s, Sindh Under-16s, Omar Associates, Karachi Zone VII Under-19s. Peshawar Zalmi. Pakistan National side. Guyana Amazon Warriors.
Saim Ayub Jersey Number
Saim Ayub wears Jersey number 63 in T20s for Pakistan as his maiden debut is in T20s from Pakistan team yet.
Saim Ayub Early Cricketing Days
He started his cricket at a very young age. He joined the PIA academy in Karachi. Also played for Pak Crescent cricket club and Pakistan Cricket Club in Karachi. He played for Karachi Under-16 and then selected for Pakistan Under-16 and then selected for Pakistan Under-19. Then on his impressive performance, he was selected for the Quetta Gladiators squad in the Pakistan Super League.
Saim Ayub and U-16 Career and Stats
Saim Ayub (161 not out and 56) powered the Pakistan Under-16 team to win back-to-back matches and level the six-match series 3-3 against Australia in Melbourne. According to Saim Ayub, this is his best innings in Under-16. He was the man of the series. This is the first time he came to the limelight in world cricket.
Saim Ayub Domestic T20 Stats
19 matches played and scored 530 runs at an average of 27.9 with a strike rate of 142.1.
He scored two fifties with the highest score of 92.
Saim Ayub Domestic ODI Stats
Saim Ayub played 16 Domestic ODIs matches and scored 622 runs in 16 Innings. Saim Ayub’s Highest Score in Domestic ODIs is 102. Saim Ayub has 2 Domestic ODI centuries and 3 DomesticvODI half centuries. Saim Ayub has a strike rate of 105 with an average of 38.
Saim Ayub recent performance in National T20 Cup 2022-23
Young gun Saim Ayub came up as a sensational talent this season. Saim Ayub scored 416 runs at an outstanding strike rate of 155.22 in 12 matches. He was the 2nd highest run-getter with an average of 34.67. He also has a record of 19 most sixes hit in the tournament. This performance shows that he is in a purple patch and the form of his life. He also got rewarded as the player of the tournament.
Saim Ayub join Pakistan Test Team Squad
To continue with their initiative of providing exposure and opportunities to learn from the best in the business to the high-performing and talented youngsters, the men’s selection committee has decided to attach Haseebullah, Saim Ayub and Ihsanullah with the Pakistan Test squad. Shahid Afridi current Chief Selector of the Pakistan cricket team is the man behind this idea to give youngsters the exposure to young stars to spend time with the Pakistan Cricket team.
Saim Ayub signed the Rangpur Riders team for BPL 2023
Taking to Twitter, Riders announced signing with Saim Ayub.
“We are happy to announce that young Pakistani sensation Saim Ayub is a Rider!” the franchisee wrote. Saim Ayub has not had an impressive BPL season in 2023.
Saim Ayub and Quetta Gladiators
Saim Ayub did debut for Quetta Gladiators in PSL 7.
Saim Ayub played 7 PSL matches for Quetta Gladiators and scored 114 runs. Saim Ayub’s Highest Score in PSL is 35. He was selected in the 2021 season by Quetta Gladiators in the Emerging category.
Saim Ayub and Peshawar Zalmi
Peshawar Zalmi uses its Wild Card to pick talented youngster Saim Ayub in Silver Category at the HBL PSL draft. He is also very excited as playing with Babar Azam for youngsters is a golden opportunity for youngsters to learn and groom.
Saim Ayub Salary in PSL 2023
Saim Ayub’s price is USD 25K (PKR 6500000 )from his silver category contract with Peshawar Zalmi in PSL 2023.
Saim Ayub maiden half-century in PSL 2023
Saim Ayub Scored second half-century in PSL 2023
No-look six by Saim Ayub goes viral
Saim Ayub’s no-look shot got very famous on all social media. Talking about that he said that he practice that shot during practice and played the same due to a lot of practice and came naturally to him. He wants to create his own shots that become his brand shot.
PSL fans were treated to a classy knock by Peshawar Zalmi’s emerging player, Saim Ayub, which reminded them of the Pakistan legend, Saeed Anwar. He smashed two no-look sixes against Multan Sultans. This no-look shot is his brand and unique of him.
Ramiz Raja heaps praise for Saim Ayub during PSL 2023
Former PCB chief Ramiz Raja heaped praise on Mohammad Haris and Saim Ayub for the outstanding knocks against Multan Sultans a couple of days ago in PSL 8.
Former PCB chief Ramiz Raja reckoned that Mohammad Haris and Saim Ayub are potential openers for the Pakistan national team in T20Is. Both Haris and Ayub are currently plying for the Peshawar Zalmi in the 2023 edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Shahid Afridi’s advice to Saim Ayub during PSL 2023
Shahid Afridi advised to Saim Ayub in an interview that focus on his cricket and doesn’t be a hero before his time. You still need to improve to be part of the Pakistan Squad. Just focus on your performance on the field and don’t focus much off the field.
Saim Ayub Career and Stats in PSL 2023
He played 12 matches for Peshawar Zalmi in PSL 8 and scored 341 runs at an average of 28.42 with a strike rate of 165.53. He scored 5 fifty-plus scores. He ranked at 7th with the most runs in PSL 2023. His highest score was 74. He hit 17 6s and 36 4s. Saim Ayub was the 7th leading run scorer in PSL 8.
Saim Ayub Strike Rate in PSL 8
Saim Ayub has strike rate of 165.53.
Saim Ayub Maiden Call up against Afghanistan
Saim Ayub earned a maiden call-up for the T20 series against Afghanistan. He was the most popular player of SPL 8 due to his stylish batting. His no-look shot for six went viral on social media. He is young, and talented and has now proven himself with his performances.
Saim Ayub T20 Career and Stats
Saim Ayub so far scored 123 runs in 8 matches with an average of 17.6 in T20s. Saim Ayub strike rate is 123 and the highest score is 49.
Saim Ayub Picked by Guyana Amazon Warriors for CPL 2023
Saim Ayub was picked by Guyana Warriors for CPL 2023. Saim Ayub will play entire season of CPL 2023 for Guyana Amazon Warriors.
Saim Ayub Career and Stats in CPL 2023
Saim Ayub is the highest run scorer in CPL 2023
Saim Ayub is very consistent performer in the CPL 2023. He is very aggressive and great hitter of the white ball cricket. So far in 13 matches he scored 478 runs with an average of 43.45 and strike rate of 144.41. Saim Ayub smashed 23 sixes and 37 fours in the CPL 2023. Saim Ayub so far scored 3 fifties in CPL 2023. Saim Ayub highest score in CPL 2023 is 85. Saim Ayub is currently playing for Guyana Amazon Warrior.
Saim Ayub Salary in CPL 2023
Saim Ayub signed contract with Guyana Amazon Warriors with salary of $30000. This is Saim Ayub first contract with any CPL side in his career.
Very positive sign for Pakistan cricket to have such aggressive and power hitter player in the future to come. Saim Ayub can be handy at least for ODI and T20s.
Saim Ayub Heroics secured maiden CPL Trophy for Guyana Amazon Warriors
Saim Ayub scored 52 not out of 41 balls with 2 fours and 5 Sixes to cross the final lap of CPL 2023.
On the last ball of Ali Khan‘s second over, Ayub swiftly positioned his bat in the ball’s path and powerfully struck it straight down the ground for a massive six, stylishly concluding the game. This remarkable shot not only marked the Karachi-born cricketer’s fourth half-century in the tournament but also secured the maiden CPL triumph for the Guyana Amazon Warriors. All Guyana Amazon Warriors supporters were over the moon.
Shai Hope Statement on Saim Ayub after CPL 2023 Final
In awe of Ayub, Hope said: “I thought we both saw off each other well.” “He is a quality player, just love to see him bat. He is very easy on the eye and I hope he can continue going from strength to strength and probably get into that Pakistan team.”
Pakistan’s Saim Ayub wishes to play for RCB in the IPL
Pakistan batter Saim Ayub said that he aspires to play for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) alongside Virat Kohli. Saim Ayub hailed Kohli as a “legend” and “one of the best athletes in the world.
“I wish to play for Royal Challengers Bangalore, I follow the IPL too. I love their kit and Virat Kohli plays for them too. I admire Virat bhai’s journey from a youngster to a legend and he’s one of the best athletes in the world,” Ayub was quoted as saying on the Nadir Ali podcast.
Waseem Akram statement on Saim Ayub after CPL 2023
Waseem Akram said we have found an explosive opener for T20 World Cup 2024.
Saim Ayub included in CPL 2023 team of the tournament
Saim Ayub is included in CPL 2023 team of the tournament. Saim Ayub was the 2nd highest run scorer with 478 runs. Also saim ayub has hit the maximum 4s and 6s in the tournament. Saim Ayub also has the highest strike rate as a player in the tournament.
Saim Ayub included in PCB Central Contract in category D
Saim Ayub included first time in PCB central contract for year 2023-26 in category D.
Saim Ayub hits maiden century in Quaid e Azam trophy 2023-24
Promising opener Saim Ayub scored his maiden first-class century to help Karachi Whites draw against Multan in their Quaid-e-Azam Trophy fifth-round match.
Saim Ayub, who made his T20 international debut for Pakistan earlier this year, was playing his first fixture of the ongoing domestic season after returning from a successful CPL campaign.
The explosive left-hander, who had scored 40 in the first innings, smashed 142 with 12 fours and a six in the second as Karachi Whites’ pursuit for 432-run ended with the scoreboard reading 243-3 as stumps were called for the final day at the KRL Stadium in Rawalpindi.
Saim Ayub scored Double Hundred in Quaid e Azam Trophy 2023-24
A stunning knock – Maiden double-century for Saim Ayub in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy final! He becomes the 7th batsman to hit a double-ton at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore this season.
Saim Ayub’s maiden double century in domestic cricket was nothing short of a cricketing spectacle. He achieved this milestone by amassing 200 runs off 244 balls, a staggering feat adorned with 22 boundaries and two towering sixes. The Faisalabad bowlers found themselves at sea, unable to decode the brilliance of the 21-year-old, as he dispatched deliveries to all corners of the ground with precision.
Saim Ayub Quaid-e-Azam Trophey 2023-24 Stats
Saim Ayubplayed only 4 matches as he was playing CPL 2023 and scored 553 runs in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2023-24.Saim Ayub average was 79 with strike rate of 66.62. Saim Ayub highest score was 203. Saim Ayub scored 3 centuries. The records he made are simply unbelievable.
Saim Ayub scored Blistring 179 runs in Pakistan Cup 2023/24
Saim Ayub scored 179 of just 125 balls in Pakistan Cup today with 15 fours and 11 sixes at strike rate of 143. This is saim Ayub 3rd List A cricket hundred.
Saim Ayub Debut Test Series against Australia 2023-24
Saim Ayub was selected for debut test series against Australia in Australia. He got chance in last test of the series played at SCG Sydney. Saim Ayub scored duck in first innings and scored 33 runs in his 2nd innings. Young future prospect for Pakistan. Fingers crossed for him.
Saim Ayub Brisk 27 runs Innings on 8 balls against New Zealand
Saim Ayub scored brisk 27 runs of just 8 balls with strike rate of 337.50. Saim Ayub hit two 4s and three 6s.It was a run fest at Eden Park, Auckland. Saim Ayub innings and Abbas Afridi innings were the two positives Pakistan has in this 1st T20 match against New Zealand.
Saim Ayub Salary and Networth in 2024
Saim Ayub is included in Category D by PCB in central contract 2023-26. Saim Ayub will get monhly salary of PKR 1.1 million.
Saim ayub will get PKR 838000 on playing a test match for Pakistan. Saim Ayub will get PKR 515000 for playing an ODI match for Pakistan. Saim Ayub will get PKR 372075 for playing a T20 for Pakistan.
Saim Ayub’s price is USD 85K (PKR 24 million )from his Diamond category contract with Peshawar Zalmi for PSL 2024. Saim Ayub is promoted by Peshwar Zalmi from Silver to Diamond caegory for PSL 2024.Saim Ayub signed contract with Guyana Amazon Warriors with salary of $30000. This is Saim Ayub first contract with any CPL side in his career.
Saim Ayub Salary in PSL 2024
Saim Ayub was retained by Peshawar Zalmi for PSL 2024 and he is also promoted to Diamond category from Silver category.
Saim Ayub’s price is USD 85K (PKR 24 million )from his Diamond category contract with Peshawar Zalmi for PSL 2024. Saim Ayub is promoted by Peshwar Zalmi from Silver to Diamond caegory for PSL 2024.
Saim Ayub Performance in PSL 2024
Again very successful season but not with bat but also with ball in hand. So far in 9 matches scored 271 runs and placed at 9th position in most run getter of PSL 2024. Saim Ayub average in PSL 2024 is 30.11 and strike rate of 158.48. Saim Ayub highest score in PSL 2024 is 88. This time he proved himself as a batting allrounder and also showcaused his immense talent as a spinner too. In 9 matches, he bowled in 7 innings took 6 wickets with an economy of 7.53. Won a crucial match with his bowing against Kararchi Kings.
Saim Ayub Perfromance on South Africa Tour 2024
He is the talk of the town everywhere in the world of cricket by his recent exceptional performance in South Africa. He made 98 not out in the 2nd T20. I have learned that even highly talented individuals need time to get going at the international level. Always trust the process and talent.
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