Former Pakistanic cricket Sana Mir issued an clarification of her controversial statement Azad Kashmir, which was created on a live television during the ODI World Cup. ODI.
The social media was followed by a huge stir when it was called by some of the fans who noticed her notes on live television. “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,” Mir said while referring to cricket.
Indian fans did not take the comment of the former Pakistani player kindly and repaired its use of words. They said Natalia Pervaiz belonged to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (POK) and not from Azad Kashmir.
Later on Thursday evening, Sana Mir issued her clarification of her social media profile and said her comment was harmless and was fired on the social media. She stood with her words and said that her comments in the commentary were not political in nature and simply passed the facts listed on the Espncricinfo page, where she devotes most of her research.
Mir said it was sad that it requires an explanation on a public level.
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Sany Mir statement about the controversy of Azad Kashmir
It is unfortunate how things get out of the proportion and people in sports are exposed to unnecessary pressure. Sadly, it requires an explanation on a public level.
My commentary on the hometown of Pakistani player was to emphasize only the challenges facing a certain region in Pakistan and its incredible way. It is part of the narrative that we do as commentators about where the players come from. I did it today for two other players from other regions. Please don’t politicize it. As a commentator on the world feed, we should focus on sports, teams and players and emphasize inspiring stories about gravel and perseverance. In my heart there is no anger or any intention to hurt sentiments.
I also attach a screenshot of where I explore most of my players, whether from Pakistan or any other country. I realize that they have already changed, but I spoke.
India tense relationship with Pakistan
The relationships of the Indian cricket team with Pakistan remain tense after the terrorist attack of Pahalgam in April. The terrorist attack, which focused on innocent civilians on holiday, saw a strong response to the Indian party in the form of Sindoor operation.
As a result of events, the Indian male cricket team refused to shake their hands with Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025 and also refused to collect the trophy of the winners and medals from the hands of the Asian cricket Council Naqvi, which also holds the highest government position in Pakistan.
The Indian female team is expected to follow the procedure set on the side of men when they meet Pakistan in the World Cup group on Sunday 5th October.
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Published:
Kingshuk Kusari
Published on:
October 3, 2025
