Saleema Imtiaz becomes first Pakistani woman umpire to join ICC's development panel

Saleema Imtiaz becomes first Pakistani woman umpire to join ICC's development panel

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According to the PCB, Saleema Imtiaz is the first Pakistani woman to achieve this feat.

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LAHORE (Dunya News) - Saleema Imtiaz has been nominated for the ICC International Panel of Development Umpires.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the list of match officials for the current season.

According to the PCB, Saleema Imtiaz is the first Pakistani woman to achieve this feat.

Following her nomination, Saleema would be eligible to umpire in bilateral international series and ICC Women’s events.

She is set to officiate in the T20 home series against South Africa's women team.

Saleema Imtiaz expressed her joy, stating that this achievement was a source of pride not only for her but for the entire nation.

She thanked the PCB for the opportunity and hoped that her nomination would inspire other women as well.