\u201cI am beyond thrilled to join the ICC International Panel of Development Umpires. I owe immense gratitude to the Pakistan Cricket Board for the invaluable opportunities that paved the way for this achievement. The journey has been filled with hard work and personal sacrifices, but now, standing at the cusp of this new chapter, it all feels worth it.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThis isn\u2019t just a win for me \u2013 it\u2019s a win for every aspiring female cricketer and umpire in Pakistan. I hope my success motivates countless women who dream of making their mark in the sport.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThis moment reflects the growing influence of women in cricket and the PCB\u2019s commitment to fostering that development. I sincerely hope to see more women follow in my footsteps and embrace this beautiful game,\u201d said Saleema in a PCB statement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Saleema is also the mother of Pakistan women\u2019s all-rounder Kainat Imtiaz, who has played 19 ODIs and 21 T20Is so far. She began her umpiring career with the PCB Women\u2019s Umpires Panel in 2008, and has stood as an umpire in 2023 ACC Emerging Women\u2019s Cup in Hong Kong, as well as in 2022 and 2024 Women\u2019s T20 Asia Cup.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Saleema was recently a member of the playing control team for the ACC Women\u2019s Premier Cup 2024 in Kuala Lumpur. \u201cEver since Kainat made her debut for Pakistan in 2010, my own dream has been to represent my country at an international level.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWhile I\u2019ve had opportunities with the Asian Cricket Council, officiating at the highest level has always been the ultimate goal. I\u2019m now focused on performing to the best of my abilities in both bilateral and ICC matches, and building my reputation as a reliable and respected match official,\u201d she added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Saleema was recently a member of the playing control team for the ACC Women\u2019s Premier Cup 2024 in Kuala Lumpur. \u201cEver since Kainat made her debut for Pakistan in 2010, my own dream has been to represent my country at an international level.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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