Pakistan Fast Bowler Aiman Anwer Retires from International Cricket
Pakistan fast bowler Aiman Anwer has brought an end to her international career with immediate effect, concluding a decade-long journey representing the national women’s cricket team across limited-overs formats.
What Happened
The Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, that Aiman Anwer has officially stepped down from international cricket at the age of 34. Born on September 14, 1991, the right-arm fast bowler ends her competitive tenure for Pakistan after featuring in 37 Twenty20 Internationals and 8 One-Day Internationals.
Anwer made her senior debut on July 5, 2016, in a T20I fixture against England, becoming the 37th cricketer to earn a T20I cap for Pakistan. Across a multi-year international career, she became a frequent fixture in the pace attack, taking the new ball across various tournament campaigns.
Key Highlights
- Total Appearances: 37 T20Is and 8 ODIs for Pakistan women’s national cricket team.
- Wicket Tally: 29 wickets in T20Is and 4 wickets in ODIs, taking her combined international tally to 33 wickets.
- Major Tournament Presence: Selected for three ICC Women’s T20 World Cups (2018, 2020, and 2023) and the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 in New Zealand.
- Final Matches: Played her last ODI against England on March 24, 2022, during the 50-over World Cup, and made her final international appearance against the West Indies on February 19, 2023, during the Women’s T20 World Cup group stage.
Why This Matters
Anwer provided depth and consistency to Pakistan’s pace resources through multiple generational shifts within the national team squad. Her participation across four marquee ICC global tournaments—spanning three T20 World Cup campaigns and a 50-over World Cup tournament—established her as an experienced option with the new ball during crucial international cycles.
What to Watch Next
With Anwer’s immediate departure confirmed by the Pakistan Cricket Board, the national selection panel will continue structuring its pace-bowling rotation across forthcoming limited-overs schedules without the veteran seamer.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Aiman Anwer make her international debut?
Aiman Anwer made her international debut on July 5, 2016, in a T20I encounter against England, becoming the 37th player to represent Pakistan women in the format.
How many wickets did Aiman Anwer take for Pakistan?
Anwer claimed a total of 33 international wickets for Pakistan, consisting of 29 dismissals in 37 T20Is and 4 dismissals across 8 ODIs.
Which ICC World Cups did Aiman Anwer play in?
She represented Pakistan at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in three editions—2018, 2020, and 2023—and took part in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 in New Zealand.
Source: Pakistan Cricket Board / CricTracker