Who will replace Saim? The name came up

Former national team cricketer Basit Ali has named Test team captain Shan Masood as the first choice as a replacement for national team opener Saeem Ayub in the squad for the Champions Trophy. Speaking on his YouTube channel, former cricketer Basit Ali said. Advised the team management that if Saeem Ayub is not fully fit for the Champions Trophy, then Shaan Masood should open the batting with Fakhar Zaman. He said that Saeem Ayub and Fakhar Zaman are the best pairing for the ODI format. However, in his absence, Shaun Masood can open and then Babar Azam, Rizwan will come in to bat. Shaun Masood last played ODI in 2023 against New Zealand where he averaged only 18.11 and in 9 matches he 163 runs were scored. Basit Ali said that if Pakistan needs a spin all-rounder once again, the chances of Shadab Khan’s return are bright. He last played an ODI against England in the 2023 World Cup. Shadab has played 70 ODIs during his career, scoring 855 runs at an average of 25.90, while as a bowler he has an economy rate of 5.24 at 34.82. Has taken 85 wickets at an average of