By Omar Khalid, IANS,
Karachi: Former cricketer Shah Parveen Kausar became the first woman from Pakistan to umpire a competitive game in England.
Kausar stood as a field umpire in the District Cricket League between Shaw and Friamere Second XI at Holebottom Clough.
Kausar has umpired both men’s and women’s games in Pakistan. She is expected to umpire a full season in England next year.
“Thanks to Kausar’s achievements, more women will be encouraged to increase their involvement with Cricket,” a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) statement said Wednesday.
“Kausar’s achievements are especially noteworthy as she is making great strides in an area previously dominated by men and is a great advertisement for equality in Pakistani sports. Furthermore, Kausar’s achievement will help provide encouragement to other women to break similar ground in cricket,” the statement said.