Kausar is first Pakistani women umpire in England

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Kausar is first Pakistani women umpire in England - Yahoo! India News

Karachi, Dec 16 (IANS) 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.

 

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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 in the Saddleworth and District Cricket League game between Shaw and Friamere Second XI at Holebottom Clough.

‘Shah did very well. She was very competent in everything she did and I think she enjoyed herself,’ experienced league official Peter Lilley and Shah's partner in the game said while talking to Oldham Evening Chronicle.

‘She didn’t just stand at square leg, she did a full job.

‘The players were a bit surprised, but they were very courteous towards her and there was no bad language — not even directed at me which was unusual!’

The 50-year-old 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.

 

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Hats ff to the lady for this great achievement.

 

[BlackenTheSky]

how she would look when she will be showing wideball.out.no ball,six and four signs...lol