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Saleema Imtiaz has made history by becoming the first Pakistani woman to be nominated to the ICC International Panel of Development Umpires, according to an announcement by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday. Her inclusion on the panel qualifies her to officiate in women's bilateral international matches and ICC women's events.

Saleema Imtiaz becomes 1st Pakistan woman to be nominated as international umpire (PCB Photo)

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  • ICC is the global governing body of cricket
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