Kainat Imtiaz retires from international cricket to become match referee
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 9:43 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Kainat Imtiaz announced her retirement from international cricket to pursue a career as a match referee. The decision comes as she looks to follow in the footsteps of her mother, Saleema Imtiaz, who has previously worked as a match official. Kainat has represented Pakistan in various formats and contributed to the national team over her career. The transition marks a significant step in her professional journey as she shifts focus from playing to officiating in the sport.
- •Kainat Imtiaz retires from international cricket.
- •She will become a match referee.
- •Kainat follows her mother, Saleema Imtiaz, into officiating.
- •She has represented Pakistan in multiple formats.
- •The announcement was made on October 4, 2026.
- 9:43 AMESPNcricinfo — Kainat Imtiaz retires from internationals to become match referee
"She decided to follow in her mother Saleema Imtiaz's footsteps to become a match official
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