In the Asia Cup 2025, the India-Pakistan dispute was not yet calm that a new ruckus arose in the Women’s World Cup. Former captain of Pakistan women’s cricket team Sana Mir was part of the commentary panel. During the match played between Bangladesh and Pakistan, he made a comment that took more political color than the game. The incident took place in the 29th over of Pakistan’s innings, when Natalia Parvez landed on the field for batting. Sana Mir earlier said that Natalia is from Kashmir, but immediately changing the statement and said that ‘Azad is from Kashmir’. Natalia comes from Pakistan -occupied Kashmir (POK), which Pakistan calls Azad Kashmir. The video of this comment started viral on social media, heavy opposition started in India.

Former captain Sana Mir gave clarification on the social media platform after the statement. He wrote on X (East Twitter) that it is unfortunate that my comment is being exaggerated and unnecessary pressure is being put on the people of the game. I want to clarify that the purpose of my point was only to highlight the background of a player and his struggling journey. The player I mentioned in the Women’s World Cup 2025 comes from a particular region of Pakistan and my intention was only to show their journey and challenges. During the commentary, we often share the inspiring stories of the players, irrespective of the country or region. Similarly, I mentioned that player, as I did for the other two players on the same day.

Sana Mir is Doing Commentary for the ICC World Cup …
If someone is afraid of losing his/her respect
He/She Thinks 10 Times Before Saying Anything
But she is from a country where there is no such thing as respight

Remove Her @Icc from the panel
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– AT10 (@Loyalsachfan10) October 2, 2025

To be seen in the scope of the game-Mir
Sana Mir said that please do not politicize this comment. As a commentator, our job is to focus on sports, teams and players and bring stories of their courage and perseverance to the world. There is no maliciousness for anyone in my heart nor was it intended to hurt anyone’s feelings. This details were available in the source from which I took information on the background of the player. Later he has been replaced, but I mentioned his information. I request that it should be seen within the scope of the game.

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