Former national team player Marina Iqbal has become Pakistan’s first female cricket commentator. She was a part of the commentary team during the Pakistan-Australia women cricket series held in Malaysia. Iqbal was a part of the national team from 2009 to 2015.
Talking to media, Iqbal said that she became a cricketer after watching Imran Khan’s victory speech at the 1992 World Cup. “I always wanted to be a commentator and now I think I have opened a new door for girls in Pakistan,” she said.
Praising the development, Minister for Human Rights Shireen Mazari tweeted: “Great to see our women moving forward decisively in the world of sports! Well done .”
Great to see our women moving forward decisively in the world of sports! Well done #MarinaIqbal https://t.co/sOIDNOqYYI
— Shireen Mazari (@ShireenMazari1) January 12, 2019
Cricketer Muhammad Hafeez also tweeted in the support of Marina Iqbal as he said: “All the best to Marina Iqbal & Well done promoting talent of Pakistan.”
All the best to Marina Iqbal & Well done @GamePlanPK promoting talent of Pakistan 👍🏼 https://t.co/sYzMJCq0qa
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) January 12, 2019
