DTVHINDISalima Imtiaz becomes first Pakistani woman to be named in ICC International Development Panel Umpire
Salima Imtiaz will take up her first assignment by umpiring the Pakistan-South Africa Women’s T20 International Series, scheduled to be held in Multan from December 16. Saleema Imtiaz (Photo Source: Salima Imtiaz has become the first woman from Pakistan to be named in the ICC International Panel of Development Umpires. She can now umpire in bilateral international matches of women’s cricket and ICC women’s events. Let us tell you, Salima Imtiaz is the mother of Pakistani women cricketer Kainat Imtiaz. Salima is very happy after achieving this feat. She said that this is not just her victory, it is the victory of every female cricketer and umpire of Pakistan. I hope more women follow in my footsteps- Salima Imtiaz Salima will take up her first assignment by umpiring in the Pakistan-South Africa Women’s T20 International series to be held in Multan from December 16. After being named in the ICC Development Umpire Panel, Salima Imtiaz said while speaking on the official website of the Pakistan Cricket Board, I am extremely happy to be included in the ICC International Panel of Development Umpires. I am extremely grateful to the Pakistan Cricket Board for giving me the invaluable opportunity to achieve this feat. This journey has been full of hard work and personal sacrifices, but now, standing on this new chapter, it all feels worthwhile. Salima Imtiaz further said, This is not just my victory – it is the victory of every aspiring female cricketer and umpire in Pakistan. I hope my success will inspire countless women who dream of making a mark in the sport. I hope more women follow in my footsteps and take up this beautiful game. Salima Imtiaz started her umpiring career after being named in the PCB women’s umpire panel in 2008. She has umpired in the 2022 and 2024 ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup and the 2023 ACC Emerging Women’s Cup in Hong Kong. At the ACC Women’s Premier Cup 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, she was a member of the control team.
IPL 2024: ‘If there is a woman, there is India’, this initiative of Rajasthan Royals to honor women is being highly praised.
Rajasthan will play the match against Lucknow on March 24 in IPL 2024. Rajasthan Royals (Image Credit- Twitter) Cricket fans are eagerly waiting for IPL 2024. It is noteworthy that the Mahakumbh of cricket is starting from March 22 this time. The first match will be played between defending champions Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore (CSK vs RCB). However, before the start of this match, one-time champion Rajasthan Royals has started a new initiative to honor women. So this initiative of Rajasthan is getting a lot of praise in the cricket world. Rajasthan Royals started this big initiative Let us tell you that the franchise has launched a new pink kit for the match against Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 6 in IPL 2024. It is noteworthy that this match between the two teams will be played at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. It is noteworthy that before Rajasthan Royals, many franchises have started such new initiatives. To promote the ‘Go Green’ programme, Bangalore is seen playing one match in green jersey in every IPL season. So the Gujarat Titans team had decided to play a match wearing lavender colored jersey since last season to spread awareness about cancer. So now Rajasthan Royals have also taken a big step and started a new initiative. Let us tell you that the franchise has also posted regarding this on its official social media account. See this social media post of Rajasthan Royals On April 06, we’re wearing a special jersey for one #PinkPromise, Here’s why! pic.twitter.com/CBXKHAPLDn — Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) March 12, 2024 In this jersey of Rajasthan Royals, solar panels are symbolically shown, which shows the schemes to provide clean energy to women in Rajasthan. Apart from this, the patterns of Bandhani, the cultural workmanship of Rajasthan, have also been shown, which are seen in the traditional attire of Rajasthan. Apart from this, it is written in the center ‘If there is a woman then there is India’.
