Ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025 opener against New Zealand, out-of-favour Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali has accused Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) of giving special treatment to injured batter Saim Ayub.

Saim Ayub has been out of action since the tour of South Africa last month, and will take no part in the upcoming Champions Trophy.

Pakistan fast bowler Hasan Ali has criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for alleged favouritism in player treatment. Ali questioned why injured batter Saim Ayub was sent to London for rehabilitation while other injured players,

Hasan, known for his candid remarks about team management, expressed his frustration over what he described as "VVIP treatment" afforded to certain players.

Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali has criticized Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), accusing the board of favoritism in player treatment. In a recent podcast, he questioned why injured opener Saim Ayub has been sent to England for treatment while other injured players don't receive the same privilege.

Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali believes that the PCB is giving VVIP treatment to Ayub by sending him to London for the treatment of his injury.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) issued a fresh update on opener Saim Ayub after he was ruled out of the 2025 Champions Trophy due to an injury. Ayub is not entirely ruled out of Pakistan’s tour of New Zealand in March.

Saim had sustained the injury while fielding on the first day of the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed that Ayub is "progressing well in his right ankle fracture injury," and he continues his rehabilitation in England.

Hasan Ali cautioned young batter Saim Ayub that he won't get the same treatment he is getting now from PCB if he suffers another injury.