US Edition'Enough is enough': Pakistani commentator causes massive controversy with 'Azad Kashmir' remark, faces sack calls from India
Sana Mir's reference to 'Azad Kashmir' during commentary sparked major backlash and social media outrage, with thousands demanding ICC action for politicizing the Women's World Cup.
- On October 2, Sana Mir, former Pakistan women's captain and ICC Hall of Famer, referred to Natalia Pervaiz as 'hailing from Azad Kashmir' during the match at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
- Given the Kashmir dispute, 'Azad Kashmir' is sensitive as India calls it Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, and tensions rose after Asia Cup incidents with refused handshakes and a disputed trophy handover by Mohsin Naqvi.
- A viral clip prompted calls for the International Cricket Council and Board of Control for Cricket in India to act, with thousands tagging both to demand Sana Mir's removal.
- Ahead of the October 5, 2025 fixture, the Board of Control for Cricket in India instructed the Indian women's cricket team to continue the no-handshake policy, while Sana Mir defended her comments on X as non-political.
- With the tournament meant to showcase women's cricket, organizers and the International Cricket Council face pressure to keep politics out as the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 is embroiled in controversy.
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‘Please don’t politicise it’: Sana Mir responds to Indian backlash over commentary during Women’s World Cup
Former women’s captain Sana Mir has issued a statement after receiving backlash from neighbouring India over saying that one of the Pakistan players included in the team for the Women’s World Cup belonged to Azad Kashmir, saying that things were being “blown out of proportion” and calling for it to not be politicised. The Women’s World Cup is officially being hosted by India while Pakistan are playing their matches in Colombo as per a hybrid mod…
Former Pakistan Women's Cricketer Sana Mir Mentions 'Azad Kashmir' During Commentating In PAK-W vs BAN-W ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Match (Watch Video) | 🏏 LatestLY
India and Pakistan have faced much controversy is the last few weeks due to the Asia Cup 2025. Amid this, Sana Mir's mention of 'Azad Kashmir' shocked fans. 🏏 Former Pakistan Women's Cricketer Sana Mir Mentions 'Azad Kashmir' During Commentating In PAK-W vs BAN-W ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Match (Watch Video).
Ex-Pakistan captain triggers controversy with 'Azad Kashmir' mention during Women's World Cup
Former Pakistan women’s captain Sana Mir has come under heavy criticism from the fans after she made a controversial remark in the third game of the ongoing Women’s World Cup 2025 between Pakistan and Bangladesh. Mir, who was on commentator duty, made a controversial comment when Natalia Pervaiz walked out to bat in the first innings. In a video that has been making the rounds all over social media, Mir was seen correcting herself when talking …
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