Pakistan's opening batter Saim Ayub faced backlash after his videos with digital influencer and model Kashaf Ali in London.
The videos, which showed Ayub bowling and spending time with Kashaf, raised concerns among cricket fans.
Many criticised his behavior, questioning his focus on his recovery and cricket career.
Some users even compared him to former cricketers like Asif Ali, suggesting that he might have been deviating from his professional path.
Jokes were also made, with some humorously referring to him starting his own “Champions Trophy” in the UK.
Saim Ayub, a rising star in Pakistani cricket, had made a name for himself with his stellar performance in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and his consistent contributions to the Under-19 squad.
Born on May 24, 2002, Ayub was a left-handed batter and a right-arm medium-fast bowler.
At the time, he was in the UK for fundraising activities with Sahara Trust, in addition to spending time with friends and family.
The recent attention on his videos has sparked a debate among fans and critics.
Earlier, Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, recognised for her acting talent and large social media presence, recently garnered attention for a brief interaction with cricketer Saim Ayub in London.
The two crossed paths at an international fundraising event for Sahara Trust, where Hania took a photo with Saim and offered her well wishes and prayers after hearing about his recent injury.
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