Karachi, Dec 28 (Agency) Former Pakistan cricketer Urooj Mumtaz has stepped down as Chair of Women’s Selection Committee to focus on her professional commitments, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Tuesday. Asmavia Iqbal has been named as the new head of the selection panel and will be assisted by junior selection committee members Saleem Jaffar and Taufeeq Umar.
“I want to thank Urooj Mumtaz for her contributions as Chair of the Pakistan Women’s Selection Committee. You worked diligently in your role for which the PCB is grateful and indebted. We wish you best for your future endeavours,” said Ramiz Raja, chairman of PCB. “It has been a wonderful experience to head the selection committee and contribute in the growth and progression of women’s cricket,” said Mumtaz. “I am grateful for the opportunity and thank all my colleagues, while wishing the team the very best in the 2022 international commitments and beyond,” she added. Mumtaz was appointed as Chair of the selection committee in March 2019.