Pakistan are on the ascent in ODIs just in time for the Champions Trophy, and at the heart of it is young Saim Ayub. Pakistan won a historic series, but you knew Ayub was a support act in matches set up by their fast bowlers. Months after a defeat to the USA and a first-round exit at the T20 World Cup, followed by a 0-2 defeat against Bangladesh in the home Test series, Pakistan have now won two historic series.