Saleema Imtiaz Becomes First Pakistani Woman on ICC Development Umpires Panel
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Saleema Imtiaz becomes the first Pakistani woman nominated to ICC International Panel of Development Umpires. |
| Announced By | Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) |
| Date of Announcement | Sunday |
| Remarks by Saleema Imtiaz | - Journey filled with hard work and sacrifices. |
| - A win for aspiring female cricketers and umpires in Pakistan. | |
| - Hopes her success motivates women to make their mark in cricket. | |
| Career Highlights | - Began umpiring career in 2008 with PCB women's panel. |
| - Officiated in 2022 Asia Cup and 2023 ACC Emerging Women's Cup in Hong Kong. | |
| - Officiated in 22 T20Is: 16 on-field and 6 as TV umpire. | |
| - Most recent game: Women's Asia Cup Final in Dambulla. | |
| Next Steps | Eligible to officiate in women's bilateral international matches and ICC women's events. |
| About ICC | - Global governing body of cricket. |
| - Headquarters in Dubai, UAE. | |
| - 108 member nations: 12 Full Members, 96 Associate Members. | |
| - Present Chairman: Greg Barcley (New Zealand). | |
| - Upcoming Chairman: Jay Shah (From 1st December 2024). | |
| ICC Development Umpires Panel | - Established in 2005. |
| - Members drawn primarily from ICC's associate members. | |
| - Offers career path into the Elite Panel of ICC Umpires. | |
| India's Presence | Narayanan Janani and Vrinda Rathi also in the panel for 2024-25. |