Pakistan women’s fast bowler Aiman Anwer has announced her retirement from international cricket with immediate effect, bringing an end to her international career spanning from 2016 to 2023.
The Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed the development on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The retirement announcement marks the close of a 45-match international journey in which Anwer represented Pakistan in both One-Day Internationals and T20 Internationals.
The news comes as a major moment for Pakistan women’s cricket, with Anwer having featured in multiple ICC global tournaments and now beginning a new chapter in the sport.
Aiman Anwer Retirement Confirmed by PCB
The PCB announced that the fast bowler had decided to step away from international cricket with immediate effect. Aiman Anwer represented Pakistan in eight ODIs and 37 T20Is, claiming a total of 33 international wickets.
Her T20I career began against England at Southampton in 2016, while she made her ODI debut against Bangladesh in Colombo in 2017.
During her international career, Aiman Anwer became a familiar name in Pakistan’s white-ball setup, particularly in T20 cricket. She finished with 29 wickets in T20 Internationals and four wickets in ODIs.
Aiman Anwer’s International Career at a Glance
- International debut: 2016
- ODIs played: 8
- T20Is played: 37
- Total international matches: 45
- ODI wickets: 4
- T20I wickets: 29
- Total international wickets: 33
- Last international appearance: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023
- Retirement: Immediate effect, announced August 26, 2026
Aiman Anwer also represented Pakistan at some of the biggest tournaments in women’s cricket.
She was part of Pakistan’s squad at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2018, 2020 and 2022-23, while also featuring in the Pakistan squad for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 in New Zealand.
From Karachi U19 to Pakistan’s International Team
Before reaching the international stage, Aiman Anwer emerged through Pakistan’s domestic women’s cricket system. She first made an impression while representing Karachi U19 in the PCB National U19 Women’s Championship in January 2010.
That journey eventually led to her international debut six years later.
Her retirement now brings the curtain down on a significant chapter that saw her progress from youth cricket into Pakistan’s national setup and compete on the global stage.
Aiman Anwer Begins a New Chapter in Cricket
While her playing career for Pakistan has come to an end, Aiman Anwer’s association with cricket is far from over.
She has recently worked as a broadcaster and has also moved into match officiating. This week, she made her debut as a match referee in the ongoing National Women’s U19 Tournament after successfully completing an induction course earlier this year.
The transition highlights a growing trend in women’s cricket, where former players continue contributing to the game through broadcasting, coaching and officiating.
For Aiman Anwer, retirement from international cricket does not appear to be an exit from the sport but the beginning of a new professional journey.
What Aiman Anwer’s Retirement Means for Pakistan Women’s Cricket
Aiman Anwer’s retirement closes the international chapter of a player who was part of Pakistan’s women’s cricket setup during several major ICC tournaments.
Her experience in the national side, particularly in T20 cricket, gave Pakistan an additional pace option during an important period of growth for the women’s game.
As Pakistan continues to prepare for major international competitions, Anwer’s move into broadcasting and match officiating also ensures that her experience will remain connected to the development of cricket.
A Career That Ends on a New Beginning
The Aiman Anwer retirement announcement is more than the end of a playing career. After representing Pakistan in 45 international matches and four major World Cup campaigns, the former fast bowler is already preparing for her next role in the game.
From international player to broadcaster and now match referee, Aiman Anwer is set to remain part of Pakistan cricket in a new capacity.
Her immediate retirement officially closes her chapter as a Pakistan international fast bowler but her journey in cricket is clearly entering a new innings.
As of August 26, 2026, Aiman Anwer has retired from international cricket with immediate effect.
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