Pakistan pace bowler Aiman Anwer has called time on her international career. The Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed the news on Wednesday, August 26, ending a run that started back in 2016.
Anwer’s retirement means one of Pakistan Women’s most experienced seamers walks away with immediate effect. She won’t add to her tally of appearances, but she leaves behind nearly a decade of service across two formats.
For fans who followed her rise from domestic cricket in Karachi to the international stage, this is a moment worth pausing on. Here’s everything confirmed so far.
What Happened?
The PCB announced on its official website that Aiman Anwer has retired from international cricket with immediate effect. The ICC also confirmed the development in a report published the same day, calling her a “Pakistan pacer” whose career spanned close to ten years.
Anwer made her debut for Pakistan Women in 2016 and went on to represent the side in both T20I and ODI cricket.
Key Details
Here’s a quick look at how her international career breaks down:
| Detail | Information |
| T20I debut | 5 July 2016 vs England |
| ODI debut | 8 February 2017 vs Bangladesh |
| Last T20I | 19 February 2023 vs West Indies |
| Last ODI | 24 March 2022 vs England |
| T20I appearances | 37 |
| ODI appearances | 8 |
| T20I wickets | 29 |
| ODI wickets | 4 |
| Age at retirement | 34 |
| Bowling style | Right-arm medium-fast |
Interestingly, Anwer became the 37th player to represent Pakistan Women in T20Is, and she also finished her career having played exactly 37 T20I matches. The ICC’s report flagged this as a notable coincidence.
World Cup Record
Anwer’s retirement closes out a career that overlapped with some of the biggest tournaments in women’s cricket. She featured in three editions of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2018, 2020, and 2023 along with the 2022 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup hosted in New Zealand. Her final T20I appearance came against West Indies in the group stage of the 2023 T20 World Cup, while her last ODI outing was against England during the 2022 World Cup league stage. For a seam bowler who broke into the side in 2016, sticking around long enough to play in three T20 World Cups says a lot about her consistency, even if the wicket tally stayed modest.
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Career Background
Before international cricket, Anwer built her game through domestic cricket in Pakistan. She represented:
- Karachi (2009/10–2014)
- Sindh (2011/12–2012/13)
- Saif Sports Saga (2014–2015/16)
- Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (2016–2017)
That domestic grounding eventually earned her a national call-up, and she went on to represent Pakistan for close to a decade.
Official Statements
The PCB confirmed the retirement through an official press release on its website, while the ICC’s coverage described her as a fast bowler who “represented Pakistan across 37 T20Is and eight ODIs.” Neither body has released an extended personal statement from Anwer at the time of writing. If a fuller quote or farewell message from Anwer is published, we’ll update this piece.
What Comes Next
Retirements like this one tend to open a spot in the pace bowling pool for Pakistan Women, especially heading into future ICC events. With Anwer stepping away, selectors will likely look toward younger seamers coming through domestic cricket to fill the gap in white-ball squads. It also adds to a growing list of senior Pakistan cricketers — across both the men’s and women’s setups, who have called time on their international careers in recent seasons, as the board continues to build around a newer core of players.
Career Legacy
Aiman Anwer’s international career may not be filled with headline-grabbing numbers, but it’s a story of longevity. Nearly ten years, three T20 World Cups, and a World Cup appearance is no small feat in women’s cricket. As Pakistan Women look ahead to their next assignments, all eyes will be on who steps up to fill the pace-bowling role she leaves behind.
