'He shouldn't be here': Nasser Hussain slams Pakistan for picking Saim Ayub as opener scores consecutive ducks in 3rd Test at Edgbaston
Nasser Hussain criticized Pakistan's selection of Saim Ayub after he scored two consecutive ducks in his first Test back against England, having been recalled from the CPL. England dominated the match at Edgbaston, with Ollie Robinson taking early wickets, leaving Pakistan in a difficult position.
Why it matters
This highlights the immediate impact of player selection decisions and performance on national cricket teams in high-stakes Test matches, drawing significant commentary from former players and impacting team morale and series outcomes.
'He shouldn't be here': Nasser Hussain slams Pakistan for picking Saim Ayub as opener scores consecutive ducks in 3rd Test at Edgbaston originally appeared on Cricket News . Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here .
Pakistan recalled Saim Ayub from CPL mid-tournament, but he scored two ducks in his first Test back after an 8-month gap.
England dominate with Ollie Robinson's first-ball wickets.
Ex-captain Nasser Hussain calls selection "a gamble gone wrong" and questions PCB's cricketing logic.
Pakistan's batting horror show in England just found a new low point, and Saim Ayub's whirlwind week from the Caribbean to Birmingham has become a headline.
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