The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 was rocked on Thursday when former Pakistan captain and commentator Sana Mir came under heavy criticism for an on-air remark referring to “Azad Kashmir”. During Pakistan’s opening match against Bangladesh, while describing 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 comment sparked a massive social media backlash, with Indian fans tagging the ICC and BCCI , accusing her of politicising the broadcast. Mir later posted a three-paragraph clarification on X, stating her words were taken out of context and aimed solely at highlighting the player’s challenges and resilience: “There is no malice in my heart or any

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