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{{short description|Pakistani cricketer (born 2002)}}
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{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Saim Ayub
| image =
| country = Pakistan
| full_name =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2002|5|24|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Karachi]], Sindh, Pakistan
| batting = Left-handed
| bowling = Right-arm [[Off spin|off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true

| testdebutdate = 3 January
| testdebutyear = 2024
| testdebutagainst = Australia
| testcap = 256
| lasttestdate = 3 January
| lasttestyear = 2025
| lasttestagainst = South Africa

| odidebutdate = 4 November
| odidebutyear = 2024
| odidebutagainst = Australia
| odicap = 243
| lastodidate = 14 November
| lastodiyear = 2025
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 63
| T20Idebutdate = 24 March
| T20Idebutyear = 2023
| T20Idebutagainst = Afghanistan
| T20Icap = 101
| lastT20Idate = 24 February
| lastT20Iyear = 2026
| lastT20Iagainst = England
| T20Ishirt = 63
| club1 = [[Quetta Gladiators]]
| year1 = 2021
| clubnumber1 =
| club2 = [[Sindh cricket team|Sindh]]
| year2 = 2022–2023
| clubnumber2 =
| club3 = [[Rangpur Riders]]
| year3 = 2022/23
| clubnumber3 =
| club4 = [[Peshawar Zalmi]]
| year4 = 2023–2025
| clubnumber4 =
| club5 = [[Guyana Amazon Warriors]]
| year5 = 2023
| clubnumber5 =
| club6 = [[Karachi Whites]]
| year6 = 2023–present
| clubnumber6 =

| columns = 4
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Test]]
| matches1 = 8
| runs1 = 364
| bat avg1 = 26.00
| 100s/50s1 = 0/3
| top score1 = 77
| deliveries1 = 148
| wickets1 = 4
| bowl avg1 = 34.50
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 2/101
| catches/stumpings1 = 4/–

| column2 = [[One Day International|ODI]]
| matches2 = 17
| runs2 = 751
| bat avg2 = 46.93
| 100s/50s2 = 3/3
| top score2 = 113[[not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 445
| wickets2 = 9
| bowl avg2 = 41.55
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 2/29
| catches/stumpings2 = 13/–

| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 67
| runs3 = 1,298
| bat avg3 = 21.27
| 100s/50s3 = 0/6
| top score3 = 98[[not out|*]]
| deliveries3 = 540
| wickets3 = 29
| bowl avg3 = 22.27
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 3/25
| catches/stumpings3 = 27/–

| column4 = [[First-class cricket|FC]]
| matches4 = 25
| runs4 = 1608
| bat avg4 = 38.28
| 100s/50s4 = 3/8
| top score4 = 203
| deliveries4 = 436
| wickets4 = 6
| bowl avg4 = 50.16
| fivefor4 = 0
| tenfor4 = 0
| best bowling4 = 2/101
| catches/stumpings4 = 15/–

| date = 8 March
| year = 2026
| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/1161031.html ESPNcricinfo
| medaltemplates = 
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{{MedalCompetition|[[Asia Cup]]}}
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'''Saim Ayub''' ({{langx|ur|{{nq|صائم ایوب}}}}; born 24 May 2002) is a Pakistani international [[cricket]]er.<ref>{{cite web |title=Saim Ayub |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/1161031.html |access-date=20 February 2021 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> He plays for the [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan national team]] as an [[all-rounder]], who [[Batting (cricket)|bats]] left-handed and bowls right-arm [[Off spin|off break]]. He represents [[List of Karachi first-class cricket teams|Karachi Whites]] in domestic cricket and [[Peshawar Zalmi]] in the [[Pakistan Super League]].

== Early life ==
His father Ayub Ahmed and uncle [[Mohammad Javed]] both played cricket at the [[Club cricket|club level]]. Saim was initiated into the game at a young age with tape ball cricket from [[Gulistan-e-Johar]], helped by his father as well as by two elder brothers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tariq |first=Aamir |date=18 April 2023 |title=Profile: Saim Ayub |url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/18-Apr-2023/profile-saim-ayub |access-date=17 June 2023 |website=[[Daily Pakistan]]}}</ref>

==Domestic and franchise career==
In February 2021, Saim made his [[Twenty20]] debut for the [[Quetta Gladiators]] in the [[2021 Pakistan Super League]].<ref name="T20">{{cite web |title=1st Match (N), Karachi, Feb 20 2021, Pakistan Super League |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1247011.html |access-date=20 February 2021 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>

In March 2022, he made his [[List A cricket|List A]] debut for [[Sindh cricket team|Sindh]] in the [[2021–22 Pakistan Cup]].<ref>{{cite web |title=23rd Match, Islamabad, Mar 19 2022, Pakistan Cup |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1277398.html |access-date=19 March 2022 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>

In September 2022, he made his [[First-class cricket|first-class]] debut for Sindh in the 2022–23 [[Quaid-e-Azam Trophy]].

=== Pakistan Super League ===

In 2021, Ayub played for the [[Quetta Gladiators]] but failed to secure a regular place in the playing XI and was not retained for the following season. In the 2023 PSL, playing for [[Peshawar Zalmi]], he scored his maiden PSL half-century in 33 deliveries, drawing comparisons from some observers to [[Saeed Anwar]].<ref>{{cite web |date=17 February 2023 |title=WATCH: Classy knock by Saim Ayub reminds fans of Saeed Anwar |url=https://cricketpakistan.com.pk/en/news/detail/watch-classy-knock-by-saim-ayub-reminds-fans-of-saeed-anwar |website=Cricket Pakistan}}</ref> In match 25 of PSL 2023 (Peshawar vs Quetta), he scored 74 off 34 balls, helping Zalmi post 240/2 in 20 overs. He also produced a knock of 58 off 33 in match 27.<ref>{{cite web |title=PSL 2023: Peshawar vs Multan / Match 27 / Scorecard |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/pakistan-super-league-2022-23-1332128/peshawar-zalmi-vs-multan-sultans-27th-match-1354950/full-scorecard |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=17 April 2023}}</ref> He finished the season with 341 runs at an average of 28.41 and a strike rate of 165.53 over 12 matches.<ref>{{cite web |title=PSL 2023: Most runs / Record / Batting Record |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=14923;type=tournament |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=17 April 2023}}</ref>

Ahead of the [[2026 Pakistan Super League]], Ayub was released by [[Peshawar Zalmi]] and was pre-signed by [[Hyderabad Kingsmen]] for 12.6 crore [[Pakistani rupees]], making him the most expensive local player in the tournament.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Alam |first1=Sher |title=Young Cricketer Becomes the Most Expensive Pakistani Player in PSL History |url=https://propakistani.pk/2026/02/07/young-cricketer-becomes-the-most-expensive-pakistani-player-in-psl-history/ |website=ProPakistani |date=6 February 2026}}</ref>

=== Other leagues ===
* [[Rangpur Riders]] ([[Bangladesh Premier League]]): Signed by Rangpur Riders for the 2022–23 BPL season.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rangpur Riders squad, Bangladesh Premier League 2022/23 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/bangladesh-premier-league-2022-23-1346160/rangpur-riders-squad-1346193/series-squads |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=13 October 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Pakistan's Saim Ayub signed by Rangpur Riders for BPL |url=https://www.geosuper.tv/latest/20911-pakistans-saim-ayub-signed-by-rangpur-riders-for-bpl |work=Geo Super |date=14 December 2022 |access-date=13 October 2025}}</ref>
* [[Guyana Amazon Warriors]] ([[Caribbean Premier League]]): Played for Guyana Amazon Warriors in the 2023 CPL.<ref>{{cite web |title=Guyana Amazon Warriors v Jamaica Tallawahs, 25th Match, CPL 2023 – full scorecard |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/caribbean-premier-league-2023-1369538/guyana-amazon-warriors-vs-jamaica-tallawahs-25th-match-1369582/full-scorecard |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=13 October 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Guyana Amazon Warriors squad, Caribbean Premier League 2024 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/caribbean-premier-league-2024-1428674/guyana-amazon-warriors-1443398/series-squads |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=13 October 2025}}</ref>
* [[Durdanto Dhaka]] (Bangladesh Premier League): Played for Durdanto Dhaka in the 2023–24 BPL.<ref>{{cite web |title=Durdanto Dhaka v Khulna Tigers, BPL 2023/24 – full scorecard |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/bangladesh-premier-league-2023-24-1412287/durdanto-dhaka-vs-khulna-tigers-14th-match-1412287/full-scorecard |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=13 October 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Durdanto Dhaka squad, Bangladesh Premier League 2023/24 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/bangladesh-premier-league-2023-24-1412287/durdanto-dhaka-squad-1412305/series-squads |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=13 October 2025}}</ref>

==International career==
In December 2022, Ayub, along with fast bowler [[Ihsanullah (Pakistani cricketer)|Ihsanullah]] and wicket-keeper batsman [[Haseebullah Khan]], was included in Pakistan's Test squad for the second match of the [[New Zealand cricket team in Pakistan in 2022–23 (December 2022)|series against New Zealand]] in Karachi. The trio were added to gain international exposure and experience the team environment.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lakhani |first=Faizan |date=31 December 2022 |title=Three youngsters to be inducted to Pak squad for second Test against NZ |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1025715-three-youngsters-to-be-inducted-to-pakistan-squad-for-2nd-nz-test |website=[[The News International]]}}</ref>

In March 2023, he was named in Pakistan's [[Twenty20 International]] (T20I) squad for the [[Pakistani cricket team against Afghanistan in the UAE in 2022–23|series against Afghanistan]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://icc-cricket.com/news/3108872 |title=Pakistan name new captain for Afghanistan T20Is |work=International Cricket Council |accessdate=13 March 2023}}</ref> making his debut in the first match on 24 March 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1362815.html |title=1st T20I (N), Sharjah, March 24, 2023, Afghanistan v Pakistan |work=ESPNcricinfo |accessdate=24 March 2023}}</ref> He was named in Pakistan's Test squad for the [[Pakistani cricket team in Australia in 2023–24|2023–24 tour of Australia]] and made his debut in the third Test at Sydney on 3 January 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pakistan call up Saim Ayub and Khurram Shahzad for Australia Test tour |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pakistan-call-up-saim-ayub-and-khurram-shahzad-for-australia-test-tour-1409844 |access-date=2023-11-20 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=AUS vs PAK, Pakistan in Australia 2023/24, 3rd Test at Sydney, January 03 - 07, 2024 - Full Scorecard |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/pakistan-in-australia-2023-24-1375835/australia-vs-pakistan-3rd-test-1375844/full-scorecard |access-date=2024-01-04 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

In May 2024, Ayub was named in Pakistan's squad for the [[2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pakistan Squad for ICC Men’s T20I World Cup 2024 |url=https://www.scorewaves.com/news-details/pakistan-squad-for-t20-world-cup |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=ScoreWaves}}</ref> Later that year, he was selected for the [[Bangladeshi cricket team in Pakistan in 2024|Test series against Bangladesh]] and for the [[English cricket team in Pakistan in 2024–25|three-match series against England]], where he recorded his highest Test score of 77 at Multan in October 2024.

He was subsequently named for Pakistan's tours of [[Pakistani cricket team in Zimbabwe in 2024–25|Zimbabwe]] and [[Pakistani cricket team in Australia in 2024–25|Australia]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Pakistan squads for Australia and Zimbabwe tours named |url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/pakistan-squads-for-australia-and-zimbabwe-tours-named.html |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=Pakistan Cricket Board}}</ref> Ayub made his [[One Day International|ODI]] debut against Australia in Melbourne on 4 November 2024, scoring one run before being dismissed by [[Mitchell Starc]].<ref>{{cite web |title=AUS vs PAK Cricket Scorecard, 1st ODI at Melbourne, November 04, 2024 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/australia-vs-pakistan-2024-25-1426544/australia-vs-pakistan-1st-odi-1426549/full-scorecard |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He rebounded strongly in the second match, scoring 82 off 71 balls to help Pakistan to a commanding win, and was among the leading run-scorers as Pakistan claimed the series 2–1.<ref>{{Cite web |title=AUS vs PAK Cricket Scorecard, 2nd ODI at Adelaide, November 08, 2024 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/australia-vs-pakistan-2024-25-1426544/australia-vs-pakistan-2nd-odi-1426550/full-scorecard |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=AUS vs PAK Cricket Scorecard, 3rd ODI at Perth, November 10, 2024 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/australia-vs-pakistan-2024-25-1426544/australia-vs-pakistan-3rd-odi-1426551/full-scorecard |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

In Zimbabwe later that month, he struck his maiden ODI century, a 53-ball hundred, the second-fastest by a Pakistani, helping Pakistan to a 10-wicket win in the second match of the series.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ayub's 53-ball century levels series after Abrar and Salman strangle Zimbabwe |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/pakistan-in-zimbabwe-2024-25-1444642/zimbabwe-vs-pakistan-2nd-odi-1444650/match-report |access-date=2024-11-26 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He finished the series as the leading run-scorer and was named [[Player of the Series awards (cricket)|Player of the Series]] after contributing 155 runs and three wickets across three matches.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-28 |title=Zimbabwe vs Pakistan, 3rd ODI Highlights: Pakistan win by 99 runs, clinch series 2-1 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/story/zimbabwe-vs-paklstan-live-score-3rd-odi-live-score-bulawayo-series-decider-2641558-2024-11-28 |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=India Today}}</ref>

In December 2024, Ayub was named in Pakistan's squad for the [[Pakistani cricket team in South Africa in 2024–25|tour of South Africa]]. He scored an unbeaten 98 in the second T20I, narrowly missing a maiden T20I century,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sports |first=A. |date=2024-12-14 |title=Saim Ayub opens up after missing maiden T20I century against South Africa |url=https://a-sports.tv/saim-ayub-missing-t20i-century-pakistan-south-africa/ |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=ASports.tv}}</ref> and followed with back-to-back ODI centuries, including a match-winning 101 in the third ODI that sealed Pakistan's first-ever ODI whitewash in South Africa.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Moonda |first1=Firdose |title=Saim Ayub hundred condemns South Africa to maiden home ODI whitewash |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/south-africa-vs-pakistan-2024-25-1432205/south-africa-vs-pakistan-3rd-odi-1432216/match-report |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=24 December 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-12-23 |title=Pakistan's batting sensation Saim Ayub joins Virat Kohli in this elite list |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/pakistans-batting-sensation-saim-ayub-joins-virat-kohli-in-this-elite-list/articleshow/116589098.cms |access-date=2024-12-24 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> His performances made him the youngest player to score an ODI century against South Africa while chasing, surpassing a record previously held by [[Brian Lara]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-18 |title=Saim Ayub breaks legendary batter's record in first South Africa ODI |url=https://arynews.tv/saim-ayub-breaks-brian-lara-record-in-first-pak-v-sa-odi/ |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=ARY News}}</ref> His tour ended prematurely due to an ankle injury sustained during the second Test in Cape Town.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Update on Saim Ayub's injury |url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/update-on-saim-ayub-s-injury.html |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=Pakistan Cricket Board}}</ref>

In August 2025, during the [[Pakistani cricket team in the West Indies in 2025|T20I series in the West Indies]], Ayub was a key contributor in Pakistan's 2–1 series win, earning the Player of the Match award in the first game for a half-century and two wickets. He finished as the leading run-scorer with 130 runs across the series.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nawaz, Saim lead Pakistan to victory in first T20I against West Indies |url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/news-detail/nawaz-saim-lead-pakistan-to-victory-in-first-t20i-against-west-indies.html |access-date=2025-08-07 |website=Pakistan Cricket Board}}</ref>

In the [[2025 Asia Cup]], Ayub endured a poor run with the bat, including three consecutive ducks, but impressed with his off-spin bowling, taking six wickets at an economy rate of 5.6, including three against [[India national cricket team|India]]. His performances prompted analysts to suggest he could evolve into an [[all-rounder]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rasool |first=Danyal |date=20 September 2025 |title=The myth and math of Saim Ayub |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/asia-cup-2025-pakistan-the-myth-and-math-of-saim-ayub-1503831 |access-date=20 September 2025 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> Following the tournament, he became the ICC's No. 1-ranked all-rounder in men's T20Is.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1 October 2025 |title=ICC T20I rankings: Saim Ayub new No.1 allrounder; Abhishek Sharma attains career-high rating points |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/icc-t20i-rankings-saim-ayub-new-no-1-allrounder-abhishek-sharma-attains-career-high-rating-points-1505182 |access-date=1 October 2025 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

In October 2025, in the second [[South African cricket team in Pakistan in 2025–26|home T20I against South Africa]], Saim hit 72 (not out) off 38 deliveries, making his first T20I fifty at home. He was noted for his aggressive 360-degree innings, punishing width and short deliveries while mixing power with improvisation.<ref>{{cite web |last=Moonda |first=Firdose |date=31 October 2025 |title=Mirza, Faheem and Ayub star as marauding Pakistan make it 1-1 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/south-africa-in-pakistan-2025-26-1501888/pakistan-vs-south-africa-2nd-t20i-1501896/match-report |access-date=1 November 2025 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> During the ODI home series against South Africa, Ayub hit two consecutive ODI half-centuries, 53 (66) in the second ODI and 77 (70) in the third and last ODI of the series, which Pakistan won, Ayub's knock being instrumental in the chase.<ref>{{cite web |last=Brar |first=Hemant |date=8 November 2025 |title=Abrar, Ayub deliver as Pakistan outplay South Africa to take series |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/south-africa-in-pakistan-2025-26-1501888/pakistan-vs-south-africa-3rd-odi-1501900/match-report |access-date=8 November 2025 |website=ESPNcricinfo |publisher=ESPN}}</ref>

In January 2026, In the 1st T20I of [[Australian cricket team in Pakistan in 2025–26|Australia's tour of Pakistan]], Pakistan recorded a comfortable victory, led by an all-round performance from Ayub, who scored 40 in 22 deliveries later took 2 wickets for 29 runs. He was declared Player of the Match.<ref>{{cite web
|last=Rasool|first=Danyal|title=All-round Ayub hands Pakistan comfortable win|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/australia-in-pakistan-2025-26-1519629/pakistan-vs-australia-1st-t20i-1519636/match-report|website=ESPNcricinfo|publisher=ESPN|date=29 January 2026|access-date=1 February 2026}}</ref>

=== Injury ===
In January 2025, during the [[Pakistani cricket team in South Africa in 2024–25|second Test against South Africa]] in [[Newlands Cricket Ground|Cape Town]], Saim Ayub fractured his right ankle while fielding, ruling him out of the remaining matches on that tour.<ref>{{cite web |title=Update on Saim Ayub's injury |url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/update-on-saim-ayub-s-injury.html |access-date=2025-01-10 |work=Pakistan Cricket Board}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Ayub ruled out of Cape Town Test after suffering ankle injury |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/43269805/pakistan-opener-saim-ayub-ruled-out-of-cape-town-test-suffering-ankle-injury |access-date=2025-01-10 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> The Pakistan Cricket Board later confirmed that he would also miss the [[2025 ICC Champions Trophy]], prescribing a rehabilitation period of approximately ten weeks.<ref>{{cite web |title=Saim Ayub ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025 (PCB confirms) |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/saim-ayub-ruled-out-of-champions-trophy-2025-pcb-confirms-1472319 |access-date=2025-02-07 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Pakistan issue update on star batter ruled out of Champions Trophy |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy/news/pakistan-issue-update-on-star-batter-ruled-out-of-champions-trophy |access-date=2025-02-07 |work=ICC}}</ref>

Ayub returned to international action during Pakistan's T20I series in the [[Pakistani cricket team in the West Indies in 2025|West Indies in August 2025]], where he featured in the first match and played a key role in the team's victory.<ref>{{cite web |title=Nawaz, Saim lead Pakistan to victory in first T20I against West Indies |url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/news-detail/nawaz-saim-lead-pakistan-to-victory-in-first-t20i-against-west-indies.html |access-date=2025-08-07 |work=Pakistan Cricket Board}}</ref>

== Playing style ==
Ayub is famous for playing a distinctive "''no-look shot''", in which he looks away from the ball while executing a stroke towards the leg side. He first played the shot during a domestic T20 match in 2022, which he later described as an unplanned improvisation based on the field placement.<ref>{{cite web |title=Saim Ayub opens up about 'no-look' shot |url=https://a-sports.tv/saim-ayub-opens-up-about-no-look-shot/ |website=A Sports |date=25 March 2023 |access-date=13 October 2025}}</ref> The shot became popular after he used it in the [[Pakistan Super League]] and the [[Quaid-e-Azam Trophy]], notably hitting no-look sixes in both tournaments.<ref>{{cite web |title=Watch: Saim Ayub nails stunning no-look scoop-flick for six in record opening blitz with Babar Azam |url=https://www.wisden.com/amp/series/hbl-pakistan-super-league/cricket-news/watch-saim-ayub-no-look-scoop-flick-six-record-opening-blitz-babar-azam-peshawar-zalmi |website=Wisden |date=26 February 2023 |access-date=13 October 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Watch: Saim Ayub manufactures astonishing no-look six over fine leg in Quaid-e-Azam final double century |url=https://www.wisden.com/cricket-news/watch-saim-ayub-manufactures-astonishing-no-look-six-over-fine-leg-in-quaid-e-azam-final-double-century |website=Wisden |date=28 December 2023 |access-date=13 October 2025}}</ref> According to [[Dawn (newspaper)|''Dawn'']], the shot has since become associated with his batting style.<ref>{{cite news |title=Confident Saim wants to create his own legacy |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1746438/confident-saim-wants-to-create-his-own-legacy |work=Dawn |date=4 April 2023 |access-date=13 October 2025}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
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