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Saleema Imtiaz Creates History: Becomes 1st Pakistani Woman To Join ICC Umpires Panel

Pakistan Cricket Board has nominated Saleema Imtiaz to the International Panel Of ICC Development Umpires which will enable her to officiate women’s bilateral international matches and the ICC women’s events.

Saleema Imtiaz’s nomination is historic as she became the first Pakistani woman official to rise to the ICC panel and the trailblazer in the sport.

Saleema Imtiaz, began her umpiring career with the PCB women’s umpires panel in 2008.

Her extensive experience includes officiating at high-profile events under the Asian Cricket Council such as the 2022 and 2024 ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup and the 2023 ACC emerging Women’s Cup in Hong Kong.

Most recently, she was part of the umpiring panel for the ACC Women’s Premier Cup 2024 in Kuala Lumpur.