Former Pakistan cricketer and current commentator Sana Mir has responded to criticism she received for referring to "Azad Kashmir" during live commentary in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup match between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Colombo.

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While discussing batter Natalia Pervaiz, Mir said: "Natalia, who comes from Kashmir — Azad Kashmir — plays in Lahore a lot of cricket. She has to come to Lahore to play most of her cricket there."

The remark quickly went viral on social media, sparking backlash from some Indian users who claimed the term 'Azad Kashmir' was politically charged and demanded her removal from the commentary panel. Many tagged the ICC,

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