Outrage Erupts After Sana Mir Mentions ‘Azad Kashmir’ on Commentary Panel
Sana Mir faces backlash after calling Pakistani player from ‘Azad Kashmir’ in Women’s World Cup 2025 commentary, sparking outrage.
The Women’s World Cup 2025 has landed in controversy after former Pakistan captain Sana Mir’s on-air comments triggered a major backlash.
During Pakistan’s match against Bangladesh, Mir referred to cricketer Natalia Parvaiz as “hailing from Azad Kashmir,” a remark that has not gone down well with Indian fans.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has strict rules against mixing politics with the game, and Mir’s words have sparked calls for action.
Thousands of Indian supporters on social media have tagged both the ICC and BCCI, demanding that she be removed from the commentary panel for dragging political references into the sport.
India and Pakistan’s cricket ties have already been strained in recent years, and the remark has only added fuel to the fire.
With the World Cup underway, ICC now faces fresh pressure to respond quickly and ensure the focus stays on cricket.
Whether Sana Mir continues in the commentary box or faces suspension could be decided in the coming days, but the controversy has already become one of the biggest talking points of the tournament.
