Pakistan Sana Mir continued in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Commentary Panel, despite earning it earlier in the continued issue of the global event under fierce criticism for her “Azad Kashmir” remark. Mir, a former Pakistan captain, was first caught on camera and analyzed the clash between India and Pakistan with the Indian Mithali Raj during a preliminary match on the ground in Colombo. Later, as the match progressed, Mir put the photo next to another former Indian captain Anjum Chopra comments. Mir, who retired from the international cricket in 2020, came under serious investigation a few days ago when she named the hometown of Natalia Pervaiz as ‘Azad Kashmir’ during the Pakistan vs Bangladesh. ‘… a very young team captain. Yes, they won the qualifiers, but many of these players are new. Natalia, who comes from Kashmir, Azad Kashmir, plays a lot of cricket in Lahore. She has to come to Lahore to play most of her cricket there, ‘says Mir on-air. Her remark did not go well with the fans on the internet who demanded her from the panel. Sana Mir (R) with Mithali Raj during a pre-game performance in front of India against Pakistan collision in the World Cup in women. Sana Mir issues clarity on ‘Azad Kashmir’ comment after the heavy criticism, Mir on social media to clarify her attitude about the issue. ‘My remark about the hometown of a Pakistan player was just meant to emphasize the challenges she faced from a certain region in Pakistan and her incredible journey. This is part of the story we tell as commentators as where the players come from, “Mir wrote on X.” I did it today for two other players coming from other regions. Players, who emphasize inspirational stories of grain and perseverance.
Sana Mir continues in the World Cup World Cup with the Indian Mithali Raj, Anjum Chopra despite ‘Azad Kashmir’ comment
