‘A win for every aspiring female cricketer and umpire in Pakistan’
First Pakistani woman nominated as international cricket umpire
Saleema Imtiaz in Lahore, Pakistan, September 15, 2024
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SALEEMA IMTIAZ became the first Pakistani woman to be nominated to the ICC international panel of development umpires, the Pakistan Cricket Board said today.
Imtiaz’s nomination on the panel makes her eligible to officiate in women’s bilateral international matches and ICC women’s events.
“This isn’t just a win for me, it’s a win for every aspiring female cricketer and umpire in Pakistan,” Imtiaz said in a statement. “I hope my success motivates countless women who dream of making their mark in the sport.
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