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Saleema Imtiaz nominated as first female Pakistani umpire on ICC development panel
She has been a pioneering figure in women’s cricket officiating
Lahore: Saleema Imtiaz has been nominated as first Pakistani woman to the ICC International Panel of Development Umpires.
This prestigious appointment qualifies Imtiaz to officiate in international women’s bilateral matches and ICC Women’s Events.
She has been a pioneering figure in women’s cricket officiating, began her career with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Women’s Umpires Panel in 2008.
Her extensive experience includes officiating at prominent events organized by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), such as the 2022 and 2024 ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup, and the 2023 ACC Emerging Women’s Cup in Hong Kong.
Recently she served as a member of the playing control team for the ACC Women’s Premier Cup 2024 in Kuala Lumpur.
The announcement of Saleema’s nomination to the ICC International Panel of Development Umpires highlights her significant contributions and sets a new precedent for female umpires in Pakistan.
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